The verbal or psychological misuse of another person, including threatening, name calling, ignoring, shaming unfairly, shouting, and cursing, is what type of abuse?

A) Economic (financial) abuse
B) Neglect
C) Physical abuse
D) Psychological (emotional) abuse


Answer: D) Psychological (emotional) abuse

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The nurse is teaching a class on preventing osteoporosis to a group of perimenopausal women. Which of these actions is the best way to prevent or delay bone loss in this group?

a. Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements b. Taking medications to prevent osteoporosis c. Performing physical activity, such as fast walking d. Assessing bone density annually

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When reviewing a client's history, the nurse notes that the client uses garlic to promote cardiovascular health. The nurse understands that which of the following is a benefit of its use? Select all that apply

A) Improved LDL-to-HDL ratio B) Lower serum triglyceride levels C) Lower blood pressure D) Prevention of atherosclerosis E) Reduced risk for blood clots

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The nurse working with which one of the following internal standards expects that this standard will help reduce health care costs for an individual client?

1. standard of performance 2. protocol 3. clinical pathway 4. standard of client care

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Which adverse effects can be seen in response to administration of oxytocin (Pitocin) for induction of labor? (Select all that apply.)

a. Maternal hyponatremia b. Uterine tachysystole c. Maternal hypotension d. Reassuring fetal heart pattern e. Decreased variability on fetal tracing

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