Nurse Angela is working in the emergency department of Nurseslabs Medical Center. She is conducting an interview with a victim of spousal abuse. Which step should the nurse take first? A. Contact the appropriate legal services. B. Ensure privacy for interviewing the victim away from the abuser. C. Establish a rapport with the… Read More »
Mariefer is studying about abuse for the upcoming exam. For her to fully instill the topic, she should know that the priority nursing intervention for a child or elder victim of abuse is: A. Assess the scope of the abuse problem. B. Analyze family dynamics. C. Implement measures to ensure the victim’s… Read More »
A community nurse conducts a primary prevention, home-visit assessment for a newborn and mother. Mrs. Smith has three other children, the oldest of whom is age 12. She tells the nurse that her 12-year-old daughter is expected to prepare family meals, to look after the young children, and to clean the house once a week.… Read More »
Ryan who is a chronic alcohol abuser is being assessed by Nurse Gina. Which problems are related to thiamine deficiency? A. Cardiovascular symptoms, such as decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. B. CNS symptoms, such as ataxia and peripheral neuropathy. C. Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. D. Respiratory symptoms, such… Read More »
Mrs. Smith was admitted to the emergency department of Nurseslabs Medical Center with a fractured arm. She explains to the nurse that her injury resulted when she provoked her drunken husband, Mr. Smith, who then pushed her. Which of the following best describes the nurse’s understanding of the wife’s explanation? A. Mrs. Smith’s explanation is appropriate… Read More »
Sheila tells the community nurse that her boyfriend has been abusive and she is afraid of him, but she doesn’t want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply. A. Help Sheila to develop a plan to ensure safety, including phone numbers… Read More »
During a prenatal assessment, the clinic nurse suspects that her client was abused. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate? A. “Are you being threatened or hurt by your partner?” B. “Are you frightened of your partner?” C. “Is something bothering you?” D. “What happens when you and your partner argue?”… Read More »
Which situation would Nurse Sally identify as placing a client at high risk for caregiver abuse? A. Antonia, an adult child, quits her job to move in and care for a parent with severe dementia. B. Mr. Wright, an elderly man with severe heart disease, resides in a personal care home and is… Read More »
The interventions common to treatment plans for survivors include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Establish trust and rapport. B. Identify areas of control. C. Remove the client from home. D. Support the client in the decisions he/she makes. E. Encourage the client to pursue legal action. … Read More »
A man is admitted to the nursing care unit with a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He has a long history of alcohol dependence. During the late evening following his admission, he becomes increasingly disoriented and agitated. Which of the following would the client be least likely to experience? A. Diaphoresis and tremors B. Increased blood pressure… Read More »