A patient is concerned that the spouse is planning to commit suicide. What can the nurse respond to this patient?
A) "People who commit suicide do not regularly see a physician."
B) "Two-thirds of attempted suicides are unsuccessful."
C) "A chronic illness is the most reliable indicator for a suicide attempt."
D) "Firearms in the home and substance abuse are risk factors."
D
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a. paradigm. b. defense mechanism. c. imagery. d. stressor.
When examining the abdomen of a child, which technique would the nurse use last?
A) Auscultation B) Percussion C) Palpation D) Inspection
A preschool teacher notices a child who has burrows on the hands that are several millimeters to 1 cm long, papules, and vesicular lesions. What other assessment finding would help the teacher determine the type of infestation the child has?
a. Ask the child if he or she has been around puppies or kittens. b. Check the child’s hair for the presence of small mites. c. Ask the child if itching occurs especially at night. d. Assess the child’s trunk and abdomen for petechiae.
The nurse is providing care to a patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The patient expresses the desire to communicate with other people living with the disorder. The nurse appropriately refers the patient to:
a. an e-mail list with the patient's contacts. b. a social media blog. c. a listserv concerning multiple sclerosis. d. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.