The emergency room nurse is admitting a client who has been sexually assaulted. The nurse is explaining how the physical evidence will be collected. Which statement made by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
A. "All the evidence will be kept in a cupboard until the police arrive."
B. "You have to collect evidence to prove I wasn't sexually active."
C. "The evidence you collect may be able to identify the rapist."
D. "I will find out if the rapist has HIV from the evidence."
C
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Select all that apply. 1. The lesion must measure less than 2 cm in diameter. 2. The lesion must be superficial. 3. The lesion must measure at least 4 cm in diameter. 4. The lesion must be in an area where the dermis is thin. 5. The lesion must extend into the subcutaneous tissue.
During the first 24 to 48 hours after a major burn, the focus of nutrition care is
a. provision of adequate protein. b. prevention of nausea and vomiting. c. replacement of fluids and electrolytes. d. education concerning nutrient needs.
The client asks the nurse how local anesthetics work. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. They numb the skin. 2. They block calcium channels. 3. They block sodium channels. 4. They increase sensation.
Which statement correctly identifies the composition of a letter to a legislator?
A) Identify yourself as a constituent in the first paragraph B) State your reason for writing in the second paragraph C) Sign the letter and include your contact information D) Address the legislator by title