A nurse is providing first-aid care to a client who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse checks the client for a medical identification tag
Based on this information, the nurse knows that about one-third of the tags contain which information? A) Allergies
B) Diabetes
C) Epilepsy
D) High blood pressure
A
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About one-third identify allergies, and a small number identify implanted devices, such as pacemakers. About two-thirds of the tags contain condition-related information, such as diabetes, epilepsy, or high blood pressure.
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The client says that the only individuals with access to the medication include the client and one other home healthcare nurse. The nurse suspects that the other home healthcare nurse took the missing mediation. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? A) Call the state board of nursing. B) Tell the client to confront the other nurse. C) Call the authorities immediately. D) Have the client file a police report.
Why does the nurse always ask the client his or her pain level after taking routine vital signs?
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A. Inability to drink safe water from the flooded city water pipes B. Inability to eat because of food spoilage from lack of electrical service to refrigerators C. Inability to relax, resulting in anxiety and tension D. Inability to sleep as furniture will be wet, resulting in sleeplessness
The Big Five consists of all of the following factors except
a. Openness b. Neuroticism c. Conscientiousness d. Dominance