The nurse collects data from an older client and monitors him for signs of abuse. Which psychosocial factor does the nurse recognize as placing the client at risk for abuse?
A. The client lives alone.
B. The client is independent.
C. The client shows signs and symptoms of depression.
D. The client is completely dependent on family members for food and medicine.
Ans: D. The client is completely dependent on family members for food and medicine.
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1. Parents of different races and their biological offspring 2. One or both parents with children from a previous relationship 3. Three or more generations of a family living in the same household 4. Adults and children living in the same household who are not biologically related
A client has a nonspecific response to a situation, which places an added demand on the body. This is BEST described as:
a. anxiety c. distress b. crisis d. stress
A young client is admitted with torsion of the spermatic cord. Which is the most appropriate action to be taken by the nurse?
A) Elevate the scrotum. B) Keep the client NPO. C) Monitor vital signs for cardiac changes. D) Avoid the use of analgesics.
The nurse is concerned that a patient being seen in the mental health clinic for psychosis is at risk for substance abuse. What assessment findings support this nurse's concern?
Select all that apply. 1. age 19 2. male gender 3. younger siblings in high school 4. mother in rehabilitation for heroin 5. recently terminated from employer