Verbal messages are much stronger forms of communication than nonverbal messages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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An older patient is being abused by family members in the home and asks about adult protective services. What should the nurse explain about these services?
1. They are an organization that prosecutes those persons who abuse the elderly. 2. They provide services to protect older people who may be abused or neglected. 3. They provide a way to permanently keep the older patient separated from the abuser. 4. They place older patients who cannot adequately care for themselves in nursing homes.
When assessing a child for pain, the nurse is aware that
a. Neonates do not feel pain. b. Pain is an individualized experience. c. Children do not remember pain. d. A child must cry to express pain.
Client teaching for an individual taking Antabuse should include the instruction:
1. "Do not drive." 2. "Do not use cough syrup." 3. "Use plenty of sunscreen." 4. "Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables."
If the nursing assistant notices a broken piece of equipment, she should
A. say nothing, as this is not her responsibility. B. quickly bring it to the maintenance department. C. report it to the appropriate person. D. discard it in the biohazardous waste.