The nurse is working at a crisis hotline center. Which of the following callers would be most at risk for suicide?
a. A 16-year-old girl who broke up with her boyfriend
b. A 26-year-old male who has been laid off from his job
c. A 50-year-old female who has a history of alcohol abuse
d. A 40-year-old male whose brother died suddenly
Answer: c. A 50-year-old female who has a history of alcohol abuse
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a. Administer the eardrops straight from the refrigerator. b. Pull the pinna of the ear back and down. c. Massage the pinna after administering the medication. d. Pull the pinna of the ear back and up.
The home health nurse takes into consideration the concerns of aging gay and lesbian couples, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. health care providers being willing to discuss a homosexual union b. the health care system's focus on heterosexuality as the norm c. difficulty finding senior housing as a homosexual couple d. fear of discrimination based on sexual orientation, resulting in substandard health care e. delay of entry to a long-term care facility because of the possibility of not being able to share a room
A community/public health nurse refers to Healthy People 2020 when providing community-based education. What is the significance of this document? (Select all that apply.)
a. It clarifies the importance of hospitals in community-based care. b. It expands on what kinds of care the federal government is willing to fund. c. It explains the federal goals for improved health of the nation. d. It provides a guide for nurses when they speak with the public. e. It specifies how federal health care funds will be spent. f. It emphasizes appropriate nursing interventions when direct client care is provided.
Which prescription should the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for a client with Alzheimer's disease?
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