A patient is brought to the emergency department with injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash. What should the nurse consider as the cause of this patient's injuries?

A. A drunk driver
B. Not wearing a seat restraint
C. Trauma
D. Not paying attention while driving


Answer: C

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A client asks the nurse to pray with him. The nurse is an atheist. Which statement by the nurse is the correct response?

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During the assessment phase, the nurse compiles and interprets available data and draws conclusions as to the community's strengths and concerns. Which of the following best describes why the nurse would also conduct interviews with key informants?

a. To ensure that others agree with the nurse's plans for interventions b. To confirm the nurse's initial findings and conclusions c. To encourage community partners to feel they "own" the data d. To generate nonstatistical data such as values, beliefs, and perceived needs

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