The emergency department nurse is caring for a client who has been identified as a victim of physical
abuse. In planning care for the client, which is the
priority nursing action?
1. Adhering to the mandatory abuse-re
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The emergency department nurse is caring for a client who has been identified as a victim of physical
abuse. In planning care for the client, which is the
priority nursing action?
1. Adhering to the mandatory abuse-reporting laws
2. Notifying the caseworker of the family situation
3. Removing the client from any immediate
danger
4. Obtaining treatment for the abusing family
member
923. The nurse assesses a client with the admitting diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, mania. Which client
symptoms require the nurse’s immediate action?
1. Incessant talking and sexual innuendoes
2. Grandiose delusions and poor concentration
3. Outlandish behaviors and inappropriate dress
4. Nonstop physical activity and poor nutritional
intake
924. The nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily
hospitalized to a mental health unit and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse notes
that an informed consent has not been obtained
for the procedure. Based on this information, what
is the nurse’s best determination in planning care?
1. The informed consent does not need to be
obtained.
2. The informed consent should be obtained from
the family.
3. The informed consent needs to be obtained
from the client.
4. The health care provider will provide the
informed consent.
925. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is
instructed by the health care provider to obtain glucagon for emergency home use. The client asks a
home care nurse about the purpose of the medication. What is the nurse’s best response to the client’s question?
1. “It will boost the cells in your pancreas if you
have insufficient insulin.”
2. “It will help to promote insulin absorption
when your glucose levels are high.”
3. “It is for the times when your blood glucose is
too low from too much insulin.”
4. “It will help to prevent lipoatrophy from the
multiple insulin injections over the years.”
926. The nurse is providing care to a Puerto Rican–
American client who is terminally ill. Numerous
family members are present most of the time,
and many of the family members are very emotional. What is the most appropriate nursing
action for this client?
1. Restrict the number of family members visiting
at one time.
2. Inform the family that emotional outbursts are
to be avoided.
3. Make the necessary arrangements so that family
members can visit.
4. Contact the health care provider to speak to the
family regarding their behaviors
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