Self-abuse may occur when a client is unable to carry out ADLs independently and will not ask for help.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The client assessment finding that deserves priority intervention by the nurse working in the
community setting is that the client a. receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund. b. lives in an apartment with two clients who attend day hospital programs. c. has a sister who is interested and active in his care planning. d. purchases and uses marijuana on a frequent basis.
A nurse assesses a client and strongly suspects child abuse. What should the nurse do next?
1. Ask the child to speak to the police. 2. Report the finding to child protection authorities. 3. Provide necessary immediate care and arrange for follow-up care of the injured. 4. Tell the parents that the nurse suspects abuse.
The client is prescribed 0.4 mg nitroglycerin translingual spray 10-15 minutes prior to exercise. The pharmacy supplies the spray with 400 mcg/metered dose. The client should:
a. use one metered dose/dose b. use two metered doses/dose c. ask the pharmacy to supply his prescribed dose. d. ask the health care provider to prescribe what the pharmacy supplies.
A patient lies in a bed frame lined with a pocketed air mattress. Each pocket is filled with air and can be inflated or slightly deflated to prevent pressure on any one area
A nurse explains to the patient that this type of specialty mattress that can be customized for the needs of each patient is called a 1. Continuous lateral-rotation bed. 2. Low air-loss bed. 3. Mattress overlay. 4. Air-fluidized bed.