A client shows the nurse a bottle of lotion that she purchased since it claimed to cure arthritis. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
a. How long does it take to cure arthritis?
b. I need to purchase this for myself.
c. It would be wise to question anything that claims to cure arthritis.
d. I will see if your doctor can order it for you.
ANS: C
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a. "I can go swimming all by myself because I am a certified lifeguard." b. "I cannot leave my toddler alone in the bathtub for even a minute." c. "I will appoint one adult to supervise the pool at all times during a party." d. "I will make sure that there is a phone near my pool in case of an emergency."
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A. Coordinating programs and services. B. Cultural competence and sensitivity skills. C. Setting priorities for developing evaluation criteria. D. Outcomes identification.