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iveyjurea

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In some situations, a nurse is required by law to report findings from nursepatient interactions or the nurse's assessment. The nurse will notify the proper authorities when which of the following occurs? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A patient admits that her husband frequently hits her and she has broken several bones.
  2. An elderly patient tells the nurse that she is afraid of her grandson.
  3. There are multiple bruises of varying colors on the back and abdomen of a 9-year-old.
  4. An adolescent has a black eye.
  5. A patient refuses to answer the nurse's question because his or her son will be mad.

Question 2

A patient has refused to take the medications brought in by a nurse. The nurse will chart,
 
  1. Instructed patient that the medications will be taken now or later.
  2. Explained to patient that unless medications are taken, the physician will likely issue a discharge.
  3. Medications refused; physician notified.
  4. Physician notified that patient is uncooperative.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3





 

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