A nurse is caring for a client who has been the victim of elder abuse by her son. According to the psychopathology of the abuser theory of elder mistreatment, which of the situations would have occurred?
A) The care of the client has overwhelmed son.
B) The client was abusive to her son when he was a child.
C) The son is an alcoholic.
D) The son witnessed his father beating his mother while he was a child.
B
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With regard to the condition and reconditioning of the urinary system after childbirth, nurses should be aware that:
a. Kidney function returns to normal a few days after birth. b. Diastasis recti abdominis is a common condition that alters the voiding reflex. c. Fluid loss through perspiration and increased urinary output accounts for a weight loss of over 2 kg during the puerperium. d. With adequate emptying of the bladder, bladder tone usually is restored 2 to 3 weeks after childbirth.
The nurse is teaching a couple about X-linked disorders. They are concerned that they might pass on hemophilia to their children. Which of the following responses indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "The father can't be a carrier if he doesn't have hemophilia.". B) "If the father doesn't have it, then his kids won't either.". C) "If the mother is a carrier, her daughter could be one too.". D) "If the mother is a carrier, her sons may have hemophilia.".
Assertiveness for nurses is vital in the following areas EXCEPT
A. Building and maintaining respectful relationships with colleagues B. Speaking up for patients C. Forcing treatments on patients D. Speaking up for one's self
Allow the proper time for drugs to show their effects. Long-acting sedatives/hypnotics, such as phenobarbital, may take ________ to ________ minutes to give the desired results.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).