When planning to teach a group of women about abuse, which information should a nurse include? Select all that apply
A) It often takes several attempts before a woman leaves an abusive situation.
B) Substance abuse is a common factor in abusive relationships.
C) Until children reach school age, they are usually not affected by abuse between their parents.
D) Women in abusive relationships usually feel isolated and without support.
E) Economic factors rarely play a role in the decision to stay.
F) Confronting women about their situation and urging them to leave is often helpful.
A, B, D
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A) It is part of the protocol for initial burn management. B) Burn trauma cell damage causes external fluid loss. C) Development of third spacing reduces renal perfusion. D) Crystalloid intravenous fluids are less expensive.
Which clinical situation, in addition to a dry harsh cough, chest pain, and fever, is a hallmark of the prodromal stage of inhalation anthrax?
A. Increasing CNS activity leading to seizures B. Absence of upper respiratory manifestations C. Slow, spreading subcutaneous hemorrhage D. Rapid loss of 10% to 20% of total body weight
Knowing when to have the entire team participate in the decision-making process or when to have only the team leader make the decisions depends on the situation and the desired outcomes. The autocratic process is used in which of the following situations?
a. The task and the outcome are relatively simple and defined b. It is unlikely that the group will reach a consensus. c. A decision has to be discussed thoroughly. d. A number of options need to be considered.
Which type of client-centered evaluation is performed at specific, scheduled times?
a. Intermittent b. Ongoing c. Terminal d. Process