A nurse working in the emergency department explains to a student nurse that the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) works with victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) to provide (Select all that apply.)
a. ongoing counseling.
b. evidence collection.
c. health examinations.
d. psychological counseling.
e. treatment if needed.
B, C, E
SANEs are specially trained forensic nurses who provide evidence collection to victims of sexual violence and IPV.
SANEs are specially trained forensic nurses who provide health evaluations to victims of sexual violence and IPV.
SANEs do not provide psychological counseling.
SANEs are specially trained forensic nurses who provide necessary treatment to victims of sexual violence and IPV.
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a. Lose weight. b. Improve function of the left ventricle. c. Decrease arterial stiffening. d. Decrease cholesterol levels. e. Improve cardiac dysrhythmia.
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1. "Please place the pulse oximeter on the client." 2. "I will let you know after I complete my assessment." 3. "Thanks, but that is something I have to do for the client." 4. "We don't have an order to do that."
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a. Activated charcoal b. Chelation therapy c. Gastric lavage with aspiration d. Whole bowel irrigation
The emergency services department of a hospital has adopted a policy of tertiary survey for all admitted trauma patients. The nurse understands that this survey will be done within ______ hours of admission
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word