In a genogram, a square that is blackened represents a
a. living female. c. deceased female.
b. living male. d. deceased male.
D
In a genogram, the symbol of a circle represents a female; a square, a male. If the individual is deceased, the symbol is blackened or marked with an "X." If the individual is alive, the symbol is some color other than black.
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1. Meet with all of the other students prior to the student's return to school to emphasize the special needs of the injured teen. 2. Meet with teachers and administrators at the school to discuss modifications in the student's school routine. 3. Develop an individualized health plan (IHP) focusing on long-term needs of the adolescent. 4. Meet with parents of the injured student to encourage homebound schooling until a short leg cast is applied.
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a. Administering fluids and inotropic agents to optimize blood pressure b. Using blood salvage devices c. Obtaining smaller blood samples through the use of pediatric blood tubes and point-of-care testing d. Decreasing afterload through the use of vasodilators
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1. Sit the client up and help scratch the skin. 2. Administer nitroglycerin and oxygen. 3. Stop the transfusion and notify the physician. 4. Add normal saline to the unit of blood and continue the transfusion.
In the public health model of mental health care delivery, the ideal role of the nurse is primarily which of the following roles?
a. facilitator b. administrator c. collaborator d. direct care