A nurse is preparing to examine a client's inguinal area. The nurse understands that this area is contained by which structure laterally?
A) Symphysis pubis
B) Inguinal ligament
C) Inguinal canal
D) Anterior superior iliac spine
D
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Why must nurses be prepared to respond to a disaster?
1. Nurses must be ready to provide care in risky circumstances without the use of technology. 2. Nurses must be ready to provide care regardless of circumstances that may occur during a disaster. 3. Regardless of what occurs, nurses cannot have fear. 4. Nurses must practice so they make no mistakes during practice drills to eliminate mistakes during a disaster.
What is the best action a busy nurse can take to help with the desire of elderly clients to reminisce about their past lives?
A) Refer clients to senior centers, where they can share their stories with others of their own age group B) Encourage the recording of stories through diaries and scrapbooks to be shared with younger family members C) Introduce older clients to members of local historical societies who can record their stories for posterity D) Look for ways to steer discussion toward health-promoting habits such as good exercise and adequate nutrition
An older patient lives alone and has not bathed or changed clothing for several days. An investigator for adult protective services visits and determines this patient is experiencing which type of elder mistreatment?
1. Self-neglect 2. Physical abuse 3. Psychological abuse 4. Financial exploitation
Which one of the following major themes best defines the term health promotion?
a. Changing behavior b. Empowering c. Increasing knowledge d. Developing skills