In terrorist attacks, there is a separation of the victim and the target. The victims are generally a means to an end, to send a message to the actual target through the act itself. Terrorists kill individuals (their victims) to influence their target (whomever they wish to influence). In this way killing victims through terrorist acts differs from general acts of murder.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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a. assessment, planning of care, and even the therapeutic relationship is based on effec-tive communication. b. it is the social connection that all individ-uals base interpersonal relationships upon. c. how well an individual communicates is a reflection on both his or her physical and emotional well-being. d. the need to communicate is a basic need of all individuals.
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A) Delirium. B) Dementia. C) Depression.
When collecting data on a child with hydrocephalus, in addition
to the child likely having a large head at birth and rapid head growth, which sign should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of this disorder? A) Posterior fontanelle bulging and tense B) Eyes appear to be pushed downward C) Hands short with curved fingers D) Neck area is thickened and strong