The nurse is assessing a group of patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The patient's history for which of the following would the nurse identify as the strongest indicator of risk for violence?
A) Panic disorder
B) Problematic anxiety
C) Somatoform disorder
D) Violent behavior
D
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A) Pencil B) Hammer C) Wrench D) Handshake
While evaluating a patient for osteoporosis, the nurse should be aware of what risk factor?
a. African-American race b. Low protein intake c. Obesity d. Cigarette smoking
Hen performing a newborn bath demonstration for the mother of a Native American infant, the nurse should
a. maintain constant eye contact with the mother. b. anticipate answering many of the mother's questions. c. ask the mother to stand next to the nurse. d. deliver verbal instructions in a story-telling format.
The organization that provides disaster relief services to victims of disasters such as house fires, hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes is
1. The American Red Cross. 2. FEMA. 3. The National Disaster Medical System. 4. The United Emergency Fund.