A nurse working in a shelter for abused women would recognize that which of the following is a significant risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV)?
a. pregnancy
b. depression
c. asthma
d. schizophrenia
A
Pregnancy poses a significant risk for physical abuse. A pregnant woman may not have the physical ability to protect herself from the physical trauma to herself or her unborn fetus. Abuse during pregnancy can produce adverse reproductive outcomes such as prematurity and pregnancy loss.
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The child life specialist (CLS) is preparing a 6-year-old child for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following statements reflects the use of atraumatic principles when explaining the procedure?
A) "You will be taken to a magnetic resonance imaging machine for an x-ray of your liver." B) "You may hear some loud noises when you are lying in the machine, but they won't hurt you." C) "You have nothing to worry about; the MRI machine is safe and will not cause you any pain." D) "Let's just get you to the x-ray department for your test and you'll see how simple it is."
The nurse directs the intervention team who must take an aggressive client to seclusion. Other
clients have been removed from the area. Before approaching the client, the nurse should ensure that staff (more than one answer may be correct) A. remove jewelry, glasses, and harmful items from their persons. B. select the person who will communicate with the client. C. quickly approach the client and take hold of the closest arm or leg. D. move behind the client to use the element of surprise. E. appoint a person to clear a path and open, close, or lock doors.
Which of the following statements made by a patient with cervical cancer indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed?
A) "This cancer is caused by HPV." B) "Multiple sexual partners increased my risk for HPV." C) "HPV does not increase my risk for HIV." D) "HPV places me at risk for other sexually transmitted infections."
What maternal assessment is related to an infant's diagnosis of TEF?
a. Maternal age more than 40 years b. First term pregnancy for the mother c. Maternal history of polyhydramnios d. Complicated pregnancy