Victim consciousness is the belief that people are at the mercy of circumstances beyond their control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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When a 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson's, the nurse suspects an overdose of:
a. marijuana. b. cocaine. c. amphetamines. d. Valium.
A patient is taking prednisolone and fludrocortisone (Florinef). When teaching this patient about dietary intake, the nurse will instruct the patient to consume a diet
a. high in carbohydrates. b. high in fat. c. high in protein. d. low in potassium.
In her work, Martha Rogers presented several assumptions about man. Which of the following is not one of her assumptions?
A) Man is a unified whole possessing integrity and manifesting characteristics that are more than and different from the sum of his parts. B) The life process evolves bi-directionally. C) Man is characterized by the capacity for abstraction and imagery, language and thought, sensation and emotion. D) Pattern and organization identify man and reflect his innovative wholeness.
A 2-month-old infant is presenting for a well-child visit and is due to receive the Rotavirus vaccine
The nurse recognizes that obtaining the patient's history is essential in the administration of immunizations and preventing communicable disease. Which of the following should the nurse assess for prior to administering this vaccine? 1. Lung disease 2. Cardiac defects 3. Seizure disorder 4. Gastrointestinal disorders