An adult in the emergency department has wrist slashes, suggesting self-mutilation. The patient's history reveals alcohol and drug abuse, binge eating, and unstable interpersonal relationships. Which history should the nurse suspect?
a. Rape trauma
b. Partner abuse
c. Serial ritual abuse
d. Childhood sexual abuse
D
Self-mutilation; alcohol and drug abuse; bulimia; and unstable, unsatisfactory relationships are frequently seen in patients who were sexually abused as children and have repressed the trauma. These behaviors are not as closely aligned with any of the distracters.
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a. supine b. Trendelenburg c. reverse Trendelenburg d. lithotomy
The nurse assessing the teeth of a 3-year-old would expect to find:
a. 10 teeth b. 16 teeth c. 20 teeth d. 22 teeth
An older adult receiving ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) tells the nurse he or she doesn't hear as well as he or she used to. Which statement should the nurse include in the response?
A. "You may be dehydrated; are you drinking enough fluid?" B. "I will let your healthcare provider know about this; it could be a side effect of your medication." C. "How long have you been having difficulty hearing?" D. "I will schedule a hearing exam; this could be a side effect of your medication."
A ______________ serves as an artificial layer of fat to protect bony surfaces
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word