The nurse is conducting a home health visit for an older adult patient. The nurse assesses symptoms of neglect. Which type of abuse is the patient experiencing based on this data?
1) Physical
2) Sexual
3) Psychological
4) Emotional
ANS: 1
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a. insomnia. c. narcolepsy. b. sleep apnea. d. hypersomnia.
When providing care to critically ill patients, whether they are responsive or unresponsive, the nurse should:
1. Clearly explain what care is to be done before starting the activity. 2. Perform the activity and then let the patient rest without explaining the care. 3. Make sure the patient always responds and is cooperative before giving care. 4. Explain to the family that the patient will not understand or remember any of the discomfort associated with care.
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a. The nurse emphasized that eventually the client would feel better, but the client needed to feel better immediately so didn't bother with the drug. b. The medication required a trip to the pharmacy, and the client just hadn't had time to obtain the drug yet. c. The medication was too expensive for the client's family. d. The client really hadn't understood why the medication was important.
A staff member is orienting a new nurse to a health clinic that serves primarily vulnerable populations. Which of the following statements indicates a need for additional staff education?
a. "If a client who does not speak English comes in, you must obtain an interpreter right away." b. "We try to take care of as many problems as possible in one visit, so when you interview the client ask about additional concerns." c. "You will like working with Hispanic immigrants because they have close-knit family structures." d. "You will need to assist the client by scheduling any referral or follow-up appointments around their work schedules."