It is extremely challenging to survive on the streets. Among other behaviors, what might a homeless young person see as important survival skill(s)?
A. Beg, manipulate, and lie to obtain resources.
B. Play up to health care providers.
C. Try to keep a list of all social programs, community services, or entitlements for which he or she may be eligible.
D. Try to look and act middle class.
ANS: A
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A) Noting that symptoms of physical illness are not relevant. B) Asking the patient, "Have you ever thought about taking your own life?" C) Conducting interviews in a brief manner. D) Encouraging the patient to spend time alone reviewing her feelings.
A child with hemophilia is crying and complaining of pain. What should the nurse to do to relieve the child's pain?
A) Give aspirin as ordered B) Immobilize the affected extremity C) Distract the child with an age-appropriate activity D) Have the child do range-of-motion exercises
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a. "Don't worry, I am sure your physician knows what he is doing." b. "I agree. If I were you, I would get a second opinion before the surgery." c. "I can see this interview is making you uncomfortable. We can continue later." d. "You seem unsure. Tell me your concerns about your surgery."
An ICD-10-CM code for an external cause of a disease or injury.
What will be an ideal response?