The nurse witnesses the client going through another client's clothing without asking permission. The nurse is aware that this is an example of:
a. abuse c. battery
b. assault d. malpractice
C
Battery is the unauthorized physical contact that is not consensual (e.g., a nurse goes through a client's clothing without asking permission).
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The nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) to assess a client's weight. Which is a limitation to using this tool?
1. There is lack of correlation of the values in the BMI table with those in height-weight tables. 2. Assumption that all individuals have equal body composition at each given weight. 3. BMI is difficult to accurately calculate. 4. The BMI's use to determine the risk for obesity is reduced in individuals who are on reduced calorie diets.
A couple asks the nurse what is the safest method of sterilization. What should the nurse reply?
1. "Laparotomy tubal ligation." 2. "Laparoscopy tubal ligation." 3. "Minilaparotomy." 4. "Vasectomy."
The nurse is teaching a young adult patient who will begin receiving interferon. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may have a low-grade fever while taking this medication." b. "I may have serious cardiovascular side effects because of this drug." c. "I should take antiemetics prior to each dose of this medication. d. "I may need to avoid people who are sick while I'm taking this drug."
When doing a lecture on the epidemiologic triangle, it is important to differentiate each component. When asked a question about what causes a disease, it is important to understand that this organism is called what?
A) Agent B) Environment C) Factor D) Host