When questioned about bruises, a woman states, "It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again"
This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering? A. Phase I: The tension-building phase
B. Phase II: The acute battering incident phase
C. Phase III: The honeymoon phase
D. Phase IV: The resolution and reorganization phase
C
The client is in the honeymoon phase of the cycle of battering. In this phase, the batterer becomes extremely loving, kind, and contrite. Promises are often made that the abuse will not happen again.
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A) True B) False
Communication and collaboration are vital to a culture of safety because speaking up and listening leads to
A. Prevention of errors B. Identification of problems C. Opportunities for learning D. All of the above
Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment?
a. It is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). b. It is required by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). c. It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk. d. It helps to educate workers about potential hazards.
After ingestion of lead, what organ systems should the nurse monitor because they are the most sensitive to the effects of lead? (select all that apply)
a. Heart b. Lungs c. Liver d. Kidneys e. Brain f. Hematopoietic