The second-year nursing student is in a pediatric clinical rotation in the emergency department. While working one day, a 6-year-old child and mother arrive
The student notices bruises on the child and the mother seems to avoid answering any questions related to the bruises. The most appropriate action by the student is to:
a. Contact a child abuse hotline
b. Notify the physician
c. Notify her instructor
d. Continue to ask the mother more questions
C
If you suspect child abuse, you are legally responsible for reporting your observations. However as a beginning nursing student, it is best to discuss your concerns and findings with your instructor or the nurse assigned to the client before you make a report.
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a. 760 mL b. 864 mL c. 288 mL d. 3,800 mL
The nurse teaching a seminar on STIs points out that systemic (disseminated) gonorrhea may involve the (select all that apply):
1. heart. 2. eyes. 3. meninges. 4. skin. 5. joints.
While learning about different cultures, a student asks what "pareve" means. What would be the best answer?
A) Kosher B) Dairy-free C) Egg free D) Free of animal products
When a nurse understands the significant impact that genetic testing can have on an individual and family, the nurse is meeting a competency identified by the
a. National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c. American Nurses Association d. International Council of Nurses