The rehabilitation nurse makes the point that a dysfunction of a specific body part is termed __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
impairment
An impairment is a dysfunction of an organ or body part.
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A nurse manager in the emergency department (ED) wants to ensure that the staff conducts thorough and consistent screens for intimate partner violence (IPV) on every woman but is concerned about privacy
The best intervention by the manager would be to formulate a policy that a. all female patients must be assessed by the nurse before having others present. b. creates a "survey" with a check-off box indicating the patient needs help with IPV. c. each patient, male or female, is given a short questionnaire to complete on IPV. d. allows only the patient into the ED until the nurse has done a complete assessment.
Which action would a patient of German descent use to protect health?
A. Dressing properly for the season B. Always wearing a hat to protect the head C. Eating garlic with lunch and dinner D. Drinking orange juice every day
A client with bipolar disorder who had a relapse after discontinuing lithium has orders for
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) four times daily and twice-daily lithium. The nurse's planning will be aided if he understands that use of the phenothiazine will a. bring hyperactivity under rapid control. b. enhance the antimanic action of lithium. c. minimize the side effects of lithium. d. be used for long-term control of hyperactivity.
Which precaution is most important to teach parents about giving an over-the-counter (OTC) drug to a child?
a. "OTC drugs are only for adults, not children." b. "Be sure to crush the tablets or capsules to prevent choking." c. "Check with your pediatrician or pharmacist for the proper dosage." d. "Only use the liquid form of the drug to make it easier to swallow."