A 37-year-old woman comes to the emergency department with a broken humerus. The patient lives in an area with a high crime rate and low socioeconomic demographic. During her examination, the patient states, "I was fighting with my husband
He pushed me and I fell, landing on the coffee table. That is how I broke my arm." Why might this patient be so forthcoming in her disclosure of violence?
A) Decreased social stigma about violence
B) Low ethnic rate of acceptance of violence
C) Increased cultural statistics on violence
D) Decreased environmental pressure for violence
A
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a. "Use analgesics before and after activity, even if you are not experiencing pain." b. "Let me know if you start to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue." c. "Do not take your prescribed beta blocker until after you exercise with physical therapy." d. "If you experience knee pain, ask the physical therapist to reschedule your therapy."
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient and completes a gastrointestinal assessment every 4 hours. What is the best rationale for this nursing action?
A) Part of routine care for all critically ill patients B) Ordered by the physician for this patient C) Satisfies the nurse's curiosity D) Early identification of changes guides treatment decisions
Which of the following behaviors noted in the postpartum client would require the nurse to assess further?
1. Responds hesitantly to infant cries. 2. Expresses satisfaction about the sex of the baby. 3. Numerous friends visit the client and give advice. 4. Talks to and cuddles with the infant frequently.
After receiving nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain), a client's labor progresses rapidly and the baby is born less than one hour later
Which medication should the nurse have prepared to give to the newborn in case the baby exhibits signs of respiratory depression? A. Fentanyl (Sublimaze) B. Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) C. Naloxone (Narcan) D. Pentobarbital (Nembutal)