Certain client psychiatric diagnoses have been associated with risk factors for assaultive behaviors. Which diagnoses have been associated with violent behavior? Select all that apply
A) Schizophrenia
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Somatization disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder
E) Borderline personality disorder
F) Substance use disorder
A, B, E, F
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a. Provide medical supplies to the family. b. Consult a home health agency. c. Encourage participation in community activities. d. Screen for depression and suicide. e. Complete a functional assessment.
Which of the following employment opportunities are among the most dangerous?
a. Food processing, textiles, and transportation b. Highway construction, ranching, and public utilities c. Large mechanized factory positions d. Mining, forestry, and fishing
The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Basic prudent nursing care is a standard. b. Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings. c. Standards of care are never changing. d. Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. e. National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses.
A pregnant woman presents in labor at term, having had no prenatal care. After birth, her infant is noted to be small for gestational age with small eyes, a thin upper lip, and microce-phaly
Based on her infant's physical findings, this woman should be questioned regarding her use of which substance during pregnancy? 1. Alcohol 2. Cocaine 3. Heroin 4. Marijuana