A caregiver who works in the hospital brings his 9-year-old son to the emergency room with a spiral fracture of the tibia. The caregiver reports that the injury occurred when the boy's 5-year-old sister hit him with wooden bat
The injury is inconsistent with an impact and with the sister's strength. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do in this situation?
A) Tell the caregiver that the story is not plausible and ask what really happened.
B) Leave the treatment area and call the police.
C) Leave the treatment area and call the social services department in the hospital.
D) Let the hospital administrator know so that the hospital can take any necessary action.
C
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A) Elevation in temperature is noted. B) Rectal bleeding is noted. C) Diarrhea is resolved. D) Nausea and vomiting are resolved.
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A) A bone marrow aspiration B) A Schilling test C) A thoracentesis D) A urine sample
The nurse manager is discussing the Family and Medical Leave Act with the staff. What statement does the nurse make about the act?
1. The act covers men as well as women, and they are allowed to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave and continue with their medical coverage. 2. Men can have 6 weeks under the act, where women can have 2. 3. Paid maternity and paternity leave does not occur in other countries. 4. The United States is the one country that has a paid maternity leave program.
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