A nurse is preparing a class on caring for the homeless population. The nurse asks the class to brainstorm some risk factors for becoming homeless. Which of the following should the class list as known risk factors for homelessness?
Select all that apply.
A. Young families
B. Caucasians
C. Single men
D. African Americans
E. Having mental illness
ANS: C, D, E
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a. Ensure the client is placed in protective isolation. b. Hand off a pregnant client to another nurse. c. No special action is necessary to care for this client. d. Read the policy on handling radioactive excreta.
The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should expect to see an increased serum _____ as a result of treatment with this drug
a. potassium b. sodium c. magnesium d. calcium
A nurse notes that a 2-year-old child has multiple bruises over his body at different stages of healing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse at this time?
a. Obtain further data now to rule out abuse. b. Remind parents that toddlers are clumsy and may fall, causing bruising. c. Determine if this toddler has a coagulation disorder. d. Recommend further observation at future visits.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer. The nurse recalls that a pressure ulcer takes time to heal and is an example of
a. Primary intention. b. Partial-thickness wound repair. c. Full-thickness wound repair. d. Tertiary intention.