While talking with an older adult client, the client states, "My son takes care of all my money. He controls the purse-strings in the house. I have little to say in how my money is spent."
Further assessment reveals that the client hasn't had his prescription medications renewed for the past two months. The nurse suspects which type of abuse?
A) Physical
B) Economic
C) Psychological
D) Sexual
B
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a. show concern. b. report changes in the plan of care designed by the team. c. confirm the ongoing reimbursement. d. plan for changes in the scope of care.
Norms for an instrument often provide a built-in comparison group for a study
A) True B) False
Which of the following is true of antibiotics?
A. they are never used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections B. they are rarely used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections C. they are used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections if a secondary bacterial infection develops D. they are used in superinfections caused by yeast
What are the possible implications of an AFI of 3 cm for labor?
A. An amnioinfusion will be needed B. Increased risk of uterine hyperstimulation C. Potential umbilical cord compression