In order to be protected by a Good Samaritan act, the nurse must follow which of the following guidelines Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Limit actions to those normally considered first aid if possible
2. Perform only actions that he or she knows how to do
3. Offer assistance but do not insist
4. Do not leave the scene until the injured person leaves or another qualified person takes over
5. Do whatever needs to be done to save the injured person's life
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Limiting one's actions to first aid
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A. Her husband has received treatment for anger management. B. This is the honeymoon phase of the abuse cycle. C. This is the resolution phase of the family crisis. D. She mistakenly reported domestic violence.
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a. 150 and 900 mg/hr b. 60 and 100 mg/hr c. 15 and 90 mL/hr d. 30 and 120 mL/hr
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1. Id 2. Ego 3. Sensorimotor 4. Self-esteem
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During the interview, the client averts her eyes and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time. The nurse should: 1. Come back at a different time, when the client is feeling more communicative. 2. Have another nurse finish the interview, since there is something uncomfortable the client senses. 3. Understand that this may be completely appropriate and take cues accordingly. 4. Leave the room and come back after having learned more about this particular culture.