Which aspect of assessment has priority when a nurse interviews a rape victim?
a. Coping mechanisms the patient is using
b. The patient's previous sexual experiences
c. Adequacy of the patient's interpersonal relationships
d. Whether the patient has ever had a sexually transmitted disease
A
Of the options listed, the priority assessment should be the victim's coping mechanisms. The other options have little relevance.
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A patient is especially worried about an area of skin on her feet that has turned white. The health care provider has told her that her condition is vitiligo. The nurse explains to her that vitiligo is:
a. Caused by an excess of melanin pigment b. Caused by an excess of apocrine glands in her feet c. Caused by the complete absence of melanin pigment d. Related to impetigo and can be treated with an ointment
A nurse is caring for four clients taking various medications, including imipramine (Tofranil), doxepine (Sinequan), ziprasidone (Geodon), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). The nurse orders a special diet for the client receiving which medication?
A. Tofranil B. Senequan C. Geodon D. Parnate
A nurse is providing care for a resident of a long-term care facility who is incontinent of bowel and bladder. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse will help minimize skin breakdown? Select all that apply
1. Applying barrier ointment to the perineal area if needed 2. Changing soiled clothing as quickly as possible 3. Changing the patient's position in bed or chair every 1 to 2 hours 4. Assessing for soiling every 1 to 2 hours 5. Limiting fluid intake with meals
The goal of home care nursing is to
A) assist clients to a peaceful death. B) promote, maintain, and restore health. C) keep clients out of the hospital. D) better use nursing knowledge for care.