A home health care nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers regarding elder abuse. What information should be included? Select all that apply
A) The majority of abuse occurs in the home setting.
B) The majority of abuse occurs in the long-term care setting.
C) The typical abuser is the spouse.
D) The typical abuser is the adult child.
E) The typical elder who is abused is a woman.
A, D, E
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A 52-year-old has made an appointment with his primary care provider and has reluctantly admitted that his primary health concern is erectile dysfunction (ED). He describes the problem as increasing in severity and consequent distress
Which of the nurse's assessment questions is most likely to address a common cause of ED? A) "How would you describe your overall level of health?" B) "Are you taking any medications for high blood pressure?" C) "How has this problem been affecting your relationship with your wife?" D) "Have you suffered any injuries of any kind in the last several months?"
The nurse patted the head of the child after examining her but noticed her parents did not look pleased. In which of the following cultures is touching the head impolite?
A) Asian American B) Native American C) Orthodox Jewish D) Anglo-American
Theories developed for nursing include all of the following except which of the following?
A) Identify standards for nursing practice B) Guide development of client cares C) Direct quality assurance programs D) Align with other health care disciplines
A client experiencing a severe allergic reaction to peanuts tells the nurse they have a known hypersensitivity to epinephrine (Adrenalin). Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "I will let the healthcare provider know about this immediately; we will need to choose an alternative prescription." B. "Do you know what has been used before with this allergic response?" C. "This is a life-threatening situation; a prior hypersensitivity is not an absolute contraindication." D. "You most likely will be prescribed IV diphenhydramine (Benadryl)."