Recognizing and defining work place violence is only the beginning. Preventing and properly responding are also important factors. Which action by the nurse is the best way to handle an escalating violent situation in the work environment?
A) Notify security
B) Pull the fire alarm
C) Lock the client in a private room
D) Call the designated code
D
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A couple wants to start a family. They are concerned that their child will be at risk for cystic fibrosis because they each have a cousin with cystic fibrosis. They are seeing a nurse practitioner for preconceptual counseling
What would the nurse practitioner tell them about cystic fibrosis? A) It is an autosomal dominant disorder. B) It is passed by mitochondrial inheritance. C) It is an X-linked inherited disorder. D) It is an autosomal recessive disorder.
When assessing the intellectual abilities of an older adult, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of a major barrier to reliable testing of this population when:
a. sharing with the client that the test can be scheduled at "whatever time is good for you." b. providing the client with frequent rest periods c. stating, "Just take your time and try to relax; there are no wrong answers to this test." d. assuring that the area is well-lit and quiet
Which goals are appropriate for a patient with a traumatic injury and an ineffective breathing pattern? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Provide oxygen 100% therapy through a nonrebreather mask. 2. Restore the normal breathing pattern. 3. Maintain a calm environment to decrease oxygen demands. 4. Prevent sepsis 5. Maintain balanced hydration
When researchers in a clinical trial analyze outcomes for all study participants who were randomly assigned to a treatment group, regardless of whether they received the treatment or dropped out of the study, the analysis is called:
a. A complete case analysis b. An intention to treat analysis c. An available case analysis d. None of the above