Nurses must care for the abuser, as well the abused person. You are caring for a middle-aged man who is under medical and psychiatric care for molesting a 7-year-old girl. You inform him that dinner is being served in the dining room
He tells you to leave and that he does not want anyone to see him or "know what I did." You respond:
A) "You will need to face people sooner or later."
B) "You are here for treatment of an illness, not judgment of an action."
C) "I guess I wouldn't want to been seen either. You may stay here."
D) "Only the staff knows the reason for your admission."
B
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a. Crush time-release capsules to put in his favorite food. b. Give medication quickly before he knows what is happening. c. Allow the child to eat a frozen pop before receiving the medication. d. Mask the flavor of medication in a toddler cup with orange juice.
Nursing responsibilities related to victims of human trafficking may include:
a. recognizing signs of this form of violence. b. providing appropriate interventions and support. c. working toward prevention of this form of violence d. all of the above. e. a and b only.
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A) B vitamins B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin D D) Vitamin K
Which is the nurse's priority assessment for a client treated with intravenous hydralazine (Apresoline)?
A. Hypotension and bradycardia B. Hypotension and hyperthermia C. Hypotension and tachycardia D. Hypotension and tachypnea