Select the nursing action that takes highest priority in providing care for a client diagnosed with an organic brain syndrome
a. Place the client in a group of clients to maintain his social skills.
b. Order foods for the client that are attrac-tive and tasty to maintain nutritional sta-tus.
c. Provide a safe environment to prevent in-jury.
d. Encourage as much self-care as possible to maintain independence.
C
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Which population group is MOST at risk for developing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
a. males between the ages of 17 and 25 years old b. males or females in their early 20s who have had multiple sexual partners c. teenage girls or young women in their 20s d. females in their mid-20s to 30s
When performing a clinical breast examination on a client, the nurse palpates a thickened area where the skin folds under the breast. Which is the nurse's best action?
a. Proceed with the examination. b. Determine whether the thickness is bila-teral. c. Ask how long the thickness has been present. d. Change the client's position and re-assess.
The patient may be left alone to wash the genital area.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)