Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called:
1. Awareness and education
2. Mitigation
3. Disaster relief
4. Advocacy
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Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called mitigations.
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The nurse checks what other medications the patient is taking before instructing him about the antiretroviral he is started on. This is necessary because:
1. the antiretroviral and other medications must be taken together. 2. the antiretroviral should be taken alone and not with other medications. 3. the antiretroviral and other medications must be taken with milk. 4. the antiretroviral should be taken with water 30 minutes before eating.
When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals must examine their own values. This step is crucial to ensure that
a. The group identifies the one correct solution. b. Fact is separated from opinion. c. Judgmental attitudes are not provoked. d. Different perspectives are respected.
A nursing student's mother states, "I need you to watch your younger siblings while I play bingo." The nursing student had planned to prepare for a unit examination. An assertive approach would be to say
a. "What you're asking isn't fair. I have an exam to study for. You never win at bingo anyway." b. "OK. If your bingo means more to you than my passing a big exam, I'll watch the kids." c. "I'll make a deal with you. I'll watch the kids if you'll cook my favorite meal tomorrow night." d. "I'm sorry, but I won't be able to babysit. I have an exam tomorrow. I need the time tonight to study."
Which statement about newborns is correct?
a. They can see depths of 2 to 3 feet. b. They do not hear well. c. They know the mother's voice. d. They do not react to touch and pain.