Threatening to touch a person's body without that person's consent is:
a. Assault
b. Battery
c. Invasion of privacy
d. Defamation
A
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A) Keep nasal passages clear B) Use a dehumidifier C) Avoid picking the nose D) Use a tissue when blowing the nose
The nurse is concerned about domestic violence as being an ever-increasing social problem. Currently which percentage of children in the United States live in homes with reported violence?
a. 5% c. 20% b. 10% d. 30%
A nurse is assigned to a patient who has been a very close family friend for many years. To maintain a therapeutic relationship under these circumstances, it would be appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient:
1. "Don't worry about a thing. I will see that extra care is given to you on the other shifts, because you are my friend." 2. "You may feel uncomfortable about my caring for you. Everything that happens here is considered to be confidential, but would you prefer another caregiver?" 3. "This is a very busy unit, but I will make sure that you get lots of attention, and I will come back after my shift to help you." 4. "I'm so sorry that you are hospitalized; but I will tell all my friends to take special care of you for me."
While the nurse is transporting a patient on a stretcher to the radiology department, the patient begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Insert an oral airway during the seizure to maintain a patent airway. b. Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury during the seizure. c. Time and observe and record the details of the seizure and postictal state. d. Avoid touching the patient to prevent further nervous system stimulation.