Which of the following actions should a nurse take to help decrease violence against women? (Select all that apply.)
a. Conduct public health campaigns about violence.
b. Educate colleagues about the effects of violence against women.
c. Establish appropriate outcome measures.
d. Fight to publicize victim health records so others know the damage abusers cause.
e. Help create appropriate protocol and documentation guidelines with local agencies.
f. Support accreditation requirements for appropriate violence care.
ANS: A, B, C, E, F
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a. Influenza epidemic of 1918 b. Immigration from Communist Europe c. Child rearing in the Depression d. World War II
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A) "Take a big drink of water and swallow the pill." B) "Try not to swallow while the pill dissolves." C) "Swallow frequently to get the best benefit." D) "Chew the pill so it will dissolve faster."
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