A patient gives a description of abuse. The patient states that her boyfriend says he will harm her 5-year-old daughter if she leaves him. Which of the following best describes this phase of abuse?
A) Economic
B) Neglect
C) Physical violence
D) Tension-building phase
Answer: D) Tension-building phase
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a. The credentials of the nurse being charged b. The nurse practice act standards c. The usual job description of nurses d. The definition of safe and prudent care
The nurse admits a client for treatment of a pressure ulcer and needs to establish an environment to promote wound healing. Which is the nurse least likely to include for a holistic treatment ap-proach?
1. Systematic client support 2. Wound care management 3. Primary intention healing 4. Causative factor elimination
]While caring for a hypertensive client, the client's blood pressure becomes 180/122. After reporting this to the health care provider, the nurse prepares to administer:
a. metoprolol tartrate c. diazoxide b. captopril d. prazosin
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent group about burn prevention and care in children. What would the nurse be least likely to include in the presentation when describing how to care for a superficial burn?
A) Using cool water over the burned area until the pain lessens B) Applying ice directly to the burned skin area C) Covering the burn with a clean, nonadhesive bandage D) Giving the child acetaminophen for pain relief