Which of the following cases is most suggestive of possible abuse in a 2-year-old child?
A) Linear third-degree burns on the palm of the left hand
B) Small third-degree burns at both corners of the mouth
C) Second- and third-degree burns on both lower legs from the knees down
D) Second- and third-degree burns in a V-pattern that begins on the right side of the face and extends to the abdomen
Answer: C) Second- and third-degree burns on both lower legs from the knees down
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1. Persons from different economic classes 2. Certain racial/ethnic groups 3. Certain age groups 4. Certain social networks
The nurse has just administered intravenous (IV) methylergonovine (Methergine) to a postpartum patient to prevent bleeding. Later in the shift, the patient begins to vomit and complains of nausea and a headache
The nurse initially should assess the patient's a. bleeding status. b. blood pressure. c. headache. d. renal function.
A nurse is working on a medical unit in a hospital undergoing a Joint Commission review. The investigator asks the nurse to explain "never events." What examples should the nurse use to explain these kinds of events? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surgery on the wrong body part b. Paralyzed leg after falling from a bed c. Death from falling out of bed d. Having to restart an intravenous (IV) infusion e. Canceling surgery because blood work is not safe
Evidence-based practice is a systematic approach to determine the most current and relevant information from which to make patient care decisions. Choose the first step in the evidence-based care process
A. Collecting the most relevant and best evidence B. Integrating evidence with one's clinical expertise C. Critically appraising the evidence gathered D. Asking a clinical question