A client comes to the Emergency Department with injuries to her upper shoulders and back area. When questioned about how the injuries occurred, the client becomes less talkative, and states that she "fell
" The client has a history of frequent ED visits, always with plausible excuses about how her injuries occurred. The nurse begins to suspect that this client is a victim of abuse. This is an example of which of the following? A)
Validation
B)
Judgment
C)
Inference
D)
Observation of cues
C
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The nurse working with older clients understands age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Which changes does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased hydrochloric acid production b. Diminished sensation that can lead to constipation c. Fat not digested as well in older adults d. Increased peristalsis in the large intestine e. Pancreatic vessels become calcified
After the student graduates and begins to practice the healing art in the real world of nursing, he or she develops what type of knowledge?
1. Knowing that 2. Knowing how 3. Knowing why 4. Knowing when
Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) in a 4-week-old infant?
A) Diarrhea B) No visible peristalsis C) Projectile vomiting D) Lack of stool
Which of the following are considered systems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Automobile engine b. Person c. Rock d. Hospital e. Family