Which risk factor should a nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of potential client violence?
A. A diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder
B. History of assaultive behavior
C. Family history of violence
D. Recent eviction from a homeless shelter
B
A prior history of assault is the most widely recognized risk factor for client violence.
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The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess?
a. Ptosis b. Tremors of the hands during voluntary movement c. Dizziness on sudden movement of the head d. Postural hypotension
Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis would indicate a need for further teaching regarding dietary management of the disease?
A. "I will eat small, frequent meals." B. "I will avoid drinking caffeinated beverages." C. "I should eat foods high in fat and calories." D. "I should consume 4000 to 6000 calories/day."
Which of the following has a quick onset and short duration?
A. mealtime insulin B. NPH insulin C. Basal Insulin D. Novolin N insulin
When arriving at a residence of a new client, a home health nurse observes that the client lives in a decaying apartment building in a very poor neighborhood known for drug activity
She notices several men loitering around the entrance to the building. The best response of the nurse would be to: 1. Approach the building looking confident, make eye contact with the men, nod "hello," and walk on into the building. 2. Call the police for an escort. 3. Return to her office and make an attempt to reschedule the visit at another time or another site. 4. Wait in her car for a little while and see whether the men leave.