A woman with multiple bruises on her face and arms is seen in the emergency department. Her significant other is with her. When asked about her injuries, the woman states, I ran into a door. Which action by the nurse is of highest priority?
1. Take the woman's vital signs.
2. Document the location of the bruises.
3. Assess for additional bruising.
4. Interview the woman in private.
Question 2
The nurse is completing a newborn care class. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective if a new parent states which of the following?
1. My baby might open her arms wide and pull her legs up to her tummy if she is passing gas.
2. When I hold my baby upright with one of his feet on the floor, his feet will automatically remain still.
3. When I put my finger in the palm of my daughter's hand, she will curl her fingers and hold on.
4. I can get my baby to turn his head toward the right if I lift his right arm over his head.
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Cushing syndrome. This syndrome includes the symptoms of obesity, moon face, hyperglycemia, and musc
Face Development in the Womb
Creed - With Arms Wide Open
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
In the box on upward social mobility on page 82, we discussed how Latinos face a similar situation. ...