Moving an injured patient may ____________________ an injury.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
exacerbate
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What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?
a. Fear that he will fall again b. Fear of being hospitalized for treatment c. Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent d. Fear of being considered clumsy
A new trend in nursing education that is consistent with real-world practice is focused on:
a. outcomes. b. objectives. c. goals. d. subjective appraisals.
MC Effective disaster planning is based on certain principles. These principles include the requirement that response plans should: (Select all that apply.)
A. Be kept confidential until executed. B.* Enlist the support and coordinate the efforts of the entire community. C. Be based on knowledge about how people generally behave in emergency situations. D. Account for primarily the physical health needs of victims and helpers. E. Be written so specifically that they are not easily changed.