Police bring a patient with substance abuse to the ED after being arrested for a domestic dispute in which he gave his wife a black eye. The patient is out of control and verbally abusive; aggression against the staff is noted
When a nursing care plan is developed, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Dysfunctional family processes related to spousal neglect
B) Risk for violence directed at others
C) Risk for posttrauma syndrome
D) Sustained maladaptive response to sexual abuse and sexual assault
B
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Any care that does not uphold the nursing values we consider to be fundamental can ______.
a. be forgiven occasionally b. never be accepted c. be accepted if you are a nursing student d. be delivered when you are short of staff
An 82-year-old-man is prescribed a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitor to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which health promotion activity is most important for the nurse to teach this patient?
a. Have vision and glaucoma checks yearly. b. Participate in yearly prostate cancer screening. c. Avoid both alcohol and caffeine while on the drug. d. Avoid donating blood when taking the drug and for at least 6 months after drug therapy has stopped.
In which of the following ways does empirical research support small differences in leadership styles and effectiveness between men and women?
a. Women are less effective in leading than men b. Women are slightly more effective than men in more feminine leadership positions c. Men use more democratic and participatory styles than women d. Men are slightly more effective than women in more masculine leadership positions
What is the first sign of puberty in boys?
a. Thickening of the scrotal skin b. Growth of pubic hair c. Enlargement of the testes d. Change in voice