Nurses are more likely than the average American worker to experience workplace violence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Teaching for the patient with endometriosis should include the signs and symptoms of common complications, which are:
1. pelvic inflammatory disease. 2. obstruction of the bowel and ureters. 3. cancer of the endometrium. 4. ovarian cancer.
An older patient comes to the emergency room with a black eye and is diagnosed with a broken right arm. What nursing assessment findings are indicative of potential physical abuse?
1. The patient is 65 years old and has no history of falls. 2. The client states "I fell on a shovel while clearing snow from a walkway." 3. The patient is confused about how they broke their arm and cannot recount events. 4. The patient is African American and states "I have broken many bones in my lifetime."
The family of a suicidal client is very supportive and requests more facts related to caring for their family member after discharge. Which information should the nurse provide?
A. Address only serious suicide threats to avoid the possibility of secondary gain. B. Promote trust by verbalizing a promise to keep suicide attempt information within the family. C. Offer a private environment to provide needed time alone at least once a day. D. Be available to actively listen, support, and accept feelings.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute tremulousness caused by alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following would be the drug of choice for this condition?
A) 10 to 30 mg oxazepam (Serax) B) 0.5 to 2 mg lorazepam (Ativan) C) 2 to 10 mg diazepam D) 5 to 25 mg chlordiazepoxide (Librium)