An Emergency Department nurse asks, "I have read that sexual abuse affects women in different ways. Are there any research findings that I should be aware of?" Select all that apply
A) Women who have been sexually assaulted experience feelings of anger and resentment towards women
who haven't.
B) Women who have been sexually assaulted become overly religious to cope with their situation.
C) Women who have been sexually assaulted more than once tend to use more illegal substances.
D) Women experiencing sexual assaults have a higher frequency of murder threats towards them.
E) Suicidal ideation increases with repeated sexual assaults.
C, D, E
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threatening auditory hallucinations warrants the use of haloperidol (Haldol). As a result, the nursing staff must take action to reduce the risk of a. falls. b. seizures. c. dehydration. d. fecal impaction.
Which of the following symptoms would a nurse most expect to identify when assessing a client with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase?
1. Hallucinations 2. Napping throughout the day 3. Thoughts of inferiority 4. Pressured speech
A client's hearing aid needs to be cleaned. What action should the nurse take to complete this task?
1. Clean with a dry, soft cloth. 2. Leave the battery in place when not in use. 3. Store the aid in the bathroom cabinet. 4. Use alcohol to remove any earwax.
When explaining the difference between community and population, the nurse educator uses which of the following as an example for population?
1. Commuters on the subway 2. A grade school class 3. Graduating nursing students 4. A group of employees at a local plant