When communicating with parents suspected of child abuse, the nurse should:
a. tell them the law requires reporting of the incident.
b. be sympathetic to their needs.
c. interact with them in a nonjudgmental manner.
d. suggest psychiatric counseling.
C
Although many states do require reporting any injury incurred by a minor, the nurse should maintain a nonjudgmental attitude toward the parents until more information can be obtained.
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The nurse in a community clinic is identifying ways to achieve the 2020 National Health Goals to support prenatal care. Which nursing actions would support the achievement of these goals? (Select all that apply.)
A) Urge female patients to ingest an adequate intake of folic acid. B) Recommend pregnant patients attend developmental childbirth classes. C) Discuss strategies to avoid intimate partner violence with every pregnant patient. D) Provide a play area in the waiting room for the children of patients waiting to be seen. E) Support pregnant patients to achieve the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.
Geriatric patients have an increased risk of drug toxicity because of the higher percentage of adipose tissue in their bodies.
a. true b. false
The client takes ginkgo biloba at home for memory impairment. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching by the nurse has been effective?
1. "I can't take any other medication with ginkgo biloba." 2. "I need to be on a low-fat diet while I am taking ginkgo biloba." 3. "Ginkgo biloba will keep me from developing Alzheimer disease." 4. "I can have increased bleeding if I have to take an anticoagulant drug."
Verbalizing someone else's wishes if he or she is unable to do so
What will be an ideal response?