While you were washing dishes last night, a glass broke and nicked your hand. When you care for patients, you should
A) wear gloves.
B) apply hand lotion frequently.
C) use plenty of alcohol gel.
D) avoid getting the injury wet.
A
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A) Teach the patient assertiveness skills that he can utilize when informing his fiancée. B) Assess the specific reasons why the patient fears this discussion with his fiancée. C) Reiterate the patient's legal and moral obligations for having this discussion with his fiancée. D) Role play the discussion with the patient.
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A) "Your boyfriend's childhood experience makes him the safest person for your child to be around, as he will make sure that your daughter doesn't experience the same thing." B) "I would keep a close eye on him; most people who were sexually abused as children go on to sexually abuse others." C) "There is no evidence that someone who was sexually abused as a child is at higher risk of being an abuser." D) "Given his history, your boyfriend associates feelings of love with sexual behavior."