Police escort a 29-year-old client to an emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted. The client is sobbing, her clothing is torn, and she has superficial cuts on her neck and chest
Which is the most appropriate initial nursing statement to the client?
A) "You are safe now."
B) "May I call someone for you?"
C) "The police will want to interview you."
D) "We'll have to take photographs of those wounds."
A
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"Do you think saying a prayer would help?" The answer the nurse should give is a. "To be honest, prayer may be your only hope.". b. "You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress.". c. "I could help you feel calmer by teaching you to meditate.". d. "Guided imagery, progressive relaxation, and prayer have about the same degree of effectiveness.".
What is the appropriate priority nursing action for the infant with a CHD who has an increased respiratory rate, is sweating, and is not feeding well?
a. Recheck the infant's blood pressure. b. Alert the physician. c. Withhold oral feeding. d. Increase the oxygen rate.
What conclusions can be drawn concerning firearms in the United States? Select all that apply
A. At least one professional nursing group recommends that nurses support making handguns illegal. B. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among 10 to 19 year olds. C. Higher rates of family ownership of guns are associated with lower homicide rates. D. Laws have prevented sales of assault weapons but not handguns. E. Regulations concerning firearms are more restrictive in the United States than in other industrialized nations. F. Research has demonstrated that community bans on firearms have resulted in lower rates of violence.
In addition to getting the alcoholic adult into treatment, what is the most useful intervention the nurse can make for family needs?
A. Clarify that the ill person is addicted and beyond help so that the family members must begin to meet their own needs. B. Help with family functioning without the ill person. C. Make sure the ill person is distanced from the home. D. Share information about addiction, including support groups such as Al-Anon or Alateen.