A nurse who is 43 year old and married returns to work after 3 days off. Her make-up cannot conceal bruises on her face. She tells another nurse that her husband hit her repeatedly over the past few days
Which phase of the cycle of battering should the nurse recognize?
A) Phase I: The Tension-Building Phase
B) Phase II: The Acute Battering Incident
C) Phase III: The Honeymoon Phase
D) Phase IV: The Resolution Phase
B
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A client is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula. In addition to monitoring the client's vital signs, the nurse MUST:
a. adjust the cannula every 4 hours b. assess the client's respiratory rate every 2 hours c. assess the client's nostrils every 8 hours d. check the flow rate every 6 hours
A patient says, "The doctor said I have dysthymic disorder." What priority assessment data should the nurse obtain to confirm the diagnosis?
a. Changes in appetite and weight b. Presence of suicidal ideation c. How long symptoms have persisted d. Presence of delusions or hallucinations
A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. He is put in leather restraints for safety purposes
The nurse states, "Well, I know the client is against us putting him in restraints, but if I ever get in this condition, I hope people would do the same for me." This statement by the nurse is an example of which ethical philosophy? A) Kantianism B) Utilitarianism C) Christian ethics D) Natural law ethics
Optimism is a mediating factor in transformational leadership that affects
a. Employee job satisfaction. b. Employee engagement. c. Employee liking of the supervisor. d. Employee self-esteem.