What is the primary goal of rehabilitation?
a. To avoid the problem created by a disability
b. To improve quality of life
c. To treat the underlying cause
d. To control the symptoms of the disability
ANS: B
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The nurse is providing in-depth treatment to help clients resolve serious sexual problems and sexual disorders. According to the PLISSIT model, this level of intervention would be:
A) Intensive therapy. B) Permission giving. C) Specific suggestions. D) Limited information.
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What is the main difference between the tort of negligence and criminal negligence that causes death?
a. The severity of a patient's adverse outcome b. The amount of intentional physical contact without consent c. The degree to which the act deviated from the standard of a reasonable, prudent nurse d. The extent of the violation of protecting a patient's right to be free from unwanted intrusion