When teaching about child abuse, nurses explain that assault is defined as:

A) Actual harm or threats of harm to another person
B) A legal term for wrongful harm to another person's property
C) A legal term for rape
D) Physical force against another person without justification


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Children with autism have which of the following?

a. Problems with swallowing b. Problems with motor skills c. Repetitive behaviors and routines d. Impaired respiratory and cardiac function

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After disturbing the peace, an aggressive, disoriented, unkempt, homeless individual is escorted to an emergency department by police

The client threatens suicide. Which criteria would enable a physician to consider involuntary commitment? Select all that apply. A. Being dangerous to others B. Being homeless C. Being disruptive to the community D. Being gravely disabled and unable to meet basic needs E. Being suicidal

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