The nurse is aware that the risks of suicide and accidental overdose of medication are increasing among which of the following groups?
1. Adolescents and elderly people
2. Adolescents and young adults
3. Elderly and school-age children
4. Native American young adults and adolescents
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Rationale 1: Adolescents and elderly people in all cultures are increasingly committing suicide and experiencing accidental overdose.
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A) Modifications in food and fluid intake that the device necessitates B) The lifestyle adjustments and effect on self-concept that often accompany colostomies C) Further treatment options that exist for colon cancer D) The importance of monitoring for signs of infection at the colostomy site
Which assessment indicates that a client is in true labor?
a. Mucous plug expelled 1 hour ago b. Cervical changes noted from last exam 2 hours ago c. Frequency of the contractions decreases with rest d. Pain centered in the abdominal area only
Upon the completion of genetic testing for breast cancer, a patient is happy to learn that the test results are negative. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "You should be relieved to know you will never experience breast cancer.". 2. "None of your children will be at risk for breast cancer either.". 3. "Your children will be at risk for breast cancer only if there is a random change in a chromosome.". 4. "There is no guarantee that you will never experience breast cancer.".
Which statement regarding the responsibility of a manager in advocacy is accurate?
A) Advocacy is a management function and not a leadership role B) Managers advocate only as needed to meet organizational goals C) Managers should advocate for patients as well as subordinates D) Professional advocacy is not a primary concern for most managers