A nurse is caring for a client who has been the victim of elder abuse by her son. According to the learned violence 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.
D
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Which measure would help an adolescent relax best during a pelvic examination?
A) Help her hold her breath during the exam. B) Show her a speculum prior to the exam. C) Assure her that no part of the exam will hurt. D) Advise her to keep one hand on her abdomen.
The nurse is counseling a family with a 10-year-old child after the death of a favorite uncle. The nurse provides guidance to the parents, informing them that the child may exhibit which of the following as a response?
A) "Talk about scary, morbid novels all the time." B) "Complain of aches and pains, stomachaches, that sort of thing." C) "Suddenly become afraid of leaving home to go to school." D) "Become obsessed with religious rituals, Bible verses, and prayer."
Four babies have just been admitted into the neonatal nursery. Which of the babies should the nurse assess first?
A) The baby with respirations 52, oxygen saturation 98%. B) The baby with Apgar 9/9, weight 2960 grams. C) The baby with temperature 96.3°F, length 17 inches. D) The baby with glucose 60 mg/dL, heart rate 132.
Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant woman's diet?
a. Fat-soluble vitamins A and D c. Iron and folate b. Water-soluble vitamins C and B6 d. Calcium and zinc