A person has chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves which of the following?
a. Lung transplant
b. Insertion of a chest tube
c. Prompt treatment of respiratory tract in-fections
d. Artificial airways
C
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When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, the nurse is planning to include statistics related to intimate partner abuse and the effects on children
In what percentage of the cases involving a parent being abused are the children battered also? A) 50 to 75% B) 25 to 50% C) 10 to 25% D) Less than 5%
Order the description of the progressive phases of Walker's model of the "cycle of battering?"
1. ________ This phase is the most violent and the shortest, usually lasting up to 24 hours. 2. ________ In this phase, the man's tolerance for frustration is declining. 3. ________ In this phase, the batterer becomes extremely loving, kind, and contrite.
To determine the patient's actual temperature, the nurse is aware that:
a. the patient's core temperature is not af-fected by environmental temperature b. surface temperatures are the most stable c. circadian rhythms keep the body temper-ature stable throughout the day. d. gender and age have no effect on body temperature.
A 29-year-old client is attending a group for pedophiles. In addition to molesting young children, what characteristics would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Outgoing, gregarious, and a reputation as a "real ladies' man" B) Emotionally immature, fear of rejection, and a need to prove masculinity C) Egocentric, arrogant, and a need to feel important D) Flamboyant, demonstrative, and a need to feel liked by others