A 6-year-old girl who is in the ICU for an unrelated reason confides in the nurse that her father sometimes hits her. Which of the following findings would most likely indicate abuse in this situation?
A) A bruise on her knee
B) A bruise on the bottom of her foot
C) A bruise on her abdomen
D) A bruise on her face
C
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A client with a stroke has damage to Broca's area. What intervention to promote communication is best for this client?
a. Assess whether or not the client can write. b. Communicate using "yes-or-no" questions. c. Reinforce speech therapy exercises. d. Remind the client not to use neologisms.
A female client is being discharged from an inpatient mental health unit after receiving treatment for bipolar disorder. She has responded well to treatment but voices concern about going home and maintaining balance in her life
The client would benefit most by a response from the nurse that conveyed the therapeutic communication principle of: a. Permission b. Respect c. Interest d. Protection
While palpating the patient's chest, the nurse assesses the respiratory excursion. What is this technique used to assess?
1) Chest movement 2) Breath sounds 3) Lung vibrations 4) Voice sounds
Which of the following may contribute to drug toxicity in the geriatric population?
A. Leukopenia B. Reduced production of plasma proteins C. Stable creatinine levels D. Increased activity of liver enzymes