Signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse by a family member include

A. the patient crying.
B. signs of neglect such as poor personal hygiene.
C. the patient being confused.
D. the patient stating that she was not abused.


Answer: B

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The IV is infusing at 30 gtt/min. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. The IV bag label reads: 500 mL of 0.45% NS. How long will it take for the IV to infuse? _______________

a. 5 hr and 30 min b. 2 hr and 8 min c. 4 hr and 12 min d. 4 hr and 30 min

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The nurse providing medication through a client's nasogastric tube should flush the port to:

a. prevent aspiration of medication. c. prevent clogging of the tube. b. dilute the medication. d. increase the water intake.

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Which statement is true with regard to the type of pain associated with childbirth experience?

a. Pain is constant throughout the labor experience. b. Labor pain during childbirth is considered to be an abnormal response. c. Pain associated with childbirth is self-limiting. d. Pain associated with childbirth does not allow for adequate preparation.

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Alcohol use can

A. mask symptoms of other conditions. B. increase the patient's physical pain. C. cause abuse of other substances. D. stimulate the patient.

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