The nurse reminds a group of prospective care givers that elder abuse may take the form of ______________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. causing physical harm
b. misappropriation of finances
c. psychological intimidation
d. emotional depersonalization
e. abandonment
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of her genitalia. When caring for this woman, the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the woman may be at risk for (select all that apply) a. Obstructed labor b. Increased signs of pain response c. Laceration d. Hemorrhage e. Infection
The nurse anticipates that the sweat test in a child suspected of having cystic fibrosis will show higher than normal levels of: (Select all that apply.)
a. Potassium b. Magnesium c. Sodium d. Chloride e. Albumin
The nurse is teaching a patient about peristomal skin care. Which information is most important for the nurse to include? (select all that apply.)
a. Gently remove the faceplate of the ap-pliance to avoid skin irritation. b. Washing the peristomal area with a scrub-bing motion to rid the skin of fecal waste. c. Thoroughly rinse the skin. d. Apply a skin barrier to the peristomal area. e. Cut the faceplate to allow a -inch opening around the stoma.
Which of the following educational techniques should be implemented in the special education classroom?
A) A highly flexible and adaptable routine B) Extensive use of self-directed learning C) A high degree of structure D) Clear consequences for inadequate academic performance