A nurse is confronted by a visitor and is threatened to be hurt when she gets to her car. What action is best for the nurse to take to protect herself?
a. Call security and notify them of the threat.
b. Ask security to escort you to your car.
c. Explain to the visitor that you carry a gun.
d. Assume that this was a joke.
A
Feedback
A Call security immediately whenever you feel threatened even if it has not been verbally stated.
B This incident needs to be reported.
C This does not show good judgment.
D This does not show good judgment.
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A) Avoid all alcohol while pregnant. B) Avoid alcohol in the first trimester. C) The effects of alcohol on the fetus are not fully understood. D) An occasional drink is permitted only after the first trimester.
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching concerning the drug regimen?
a. "I will not drink any alcoholic beverages." b. "I will wear a medical alert bracelet." c. "I will let my doctor know about all of my prescriptions." d. "I can skip a couple of pills if they make me ill."
The abbreviation sig means to "write on label."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
As a direct result of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962, new drugs now were required to be certified as
A. pure and unadulterated B. safe C. honestly labeled D. effective