You are on scene with a 14-year-old girl who states that she was beaten and was forced to have sexual contact with an older man at school. Which of the following is a true statement regarding documentation?
A) It is important to document the response of the parent.
B) It is important to inspect her clothing.
C) It is important to document the report and contact police.
D) It is important to get a statement from the abuser.
Answer: C) It is important to document the report and contact police.
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1. Assure that there is an accurate current weight on the medical record. 2. Compare fluid input and output for the last 12 hours. 3. Measure the patient's height. 4. Figure the patient's age in years and months. 5. Obtain the patient's current heart rate.
An elderly patient reports using Maalox frequently to treat acid reflux. The nurse should notify the patient's provider to request an order for which laboratory tests?
a. Liver enzymes and serum calcium b. Liver enzymes and serum magnesium c. Renal function tests and serum calcium d. Renal function tests and serum magnesium
What was the significance of the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974?
a. It created the program that yielded the first evidence that managed care reduced costs. b. It funded nationwide health planning to improve health care and reduce costs. c. It provided additional federal money to the states to spend on health care. d. It allowed states to take responsibility for planning health care services.
The nurse is caring for a postoperative adult patient who has developed pneumonia. The nurse should assess the patient frequently for symptoms of
A) Atelectasis B) Bronchospasm C) Croup D) Epiglottitis