What is the most common form of elder abuse?

a. Emotional abuse
b. Financial abuse
c. Physical abuse
d. Sexual abuse


ANS: B

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This is an example of which of the following behaviors? a. Human respect b. Encouraging manner c. Healing environment d. Affiliation needs

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A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT. The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose of:

1. 2 to 5 mg 2. 0.5 to 1 mg 3. 6 to 8 mg 4. 8 to 9 mg

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The school nurse recognizes that the adverse effects of performance-enhancing substances can include what? (Select all that apply.)

a. Depression b. Dehydration c. Hypotension d. Aggressiveness e. Changes in libido

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The nurse is determining diagnoses appropriate for a pregnant patient newly diagnosed with herpes simplex. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

1. Risk for Injury related to the disease process 2. Deficient Knowledge related to the diagnosis 3. Anxiety related the diagnosis 4. Interrupted Family Processes related to the effects of the diagnosis on her relationship with her partner

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