The nurse is assessing a preschool-age patient who states, "My babysitter touches me in my private parts." Based on this data which type of abuse is the patient experiencing?
1) Physical
2) Neglect
3) Emotional
4) Sexual
ANS: 4
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A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is receiving insulin. The physician has prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) to treat this patient's depression. What interaction will the nurse assess for with this drug combination?
A) Increased risk of hypoglycemia B) Increased risk of hyperglycemia C) Increase in appetite D) Increased total cholesterol
Upon what variables does the nurse's choice of content to include in an educational program primarily depend?
A. Employing agency's preferences B. Needs of the high-risk target group C. Third-party payers' probable coverage of the educational program D. What the nurse feels most comfortable and skilled in teaching
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