When preparing a discussion about violence, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Abuse is primarily limited to lower socioeconomic groups.
B) Family violence is a public health problem.
C) Males experiencing intimate partner abuse have more options for help.
D) The majority of states now require the reporting of child abuse.
B
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During the initial interview at the crisis center, a patient reveals that his wife asked him for a divorce. He is so anxious that he "cannot think straight.". Which response would best assess the patient's coping skills?
a. "I can see you are upset. You can rely on us to help you feel better.". b. "What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?" c. "In the past, how did you handle difficult or stressful situations?" d. "Do you think you deserve to have things like this happen to you?"
A client, aged 84, is scheduled for a diagnostic test. Which of the following will be the best nursing practice when recording drug history before the diagnostic test?
A) Give printed directions to the client about participation in the test. B) Consult with the client's family members or the caregiver to confirm the information. C) Offer assurance about the diagnostic test. D) Consul with the institution's procedure manual for specific instructions.
When counseling teenage girls regarding nutritional needs, it is most important that the nurse emphasize
a. limiting daily intake of sodium b. restricting consumption of saturated fats c. increasing daily calcium intake d. increasing intake of carbohydrates
The client has glaucoma. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a client's medical regimen could have contributed to the onset of glaucoma?
1. Taking a beta blocker to treat hypertension 2. Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies 3. Taking glucocorticoids to treat arthritis 4. Regular use of an antidepressant drug