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lbcchick

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Persons termed vulnerable include the following: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
 
  A) Very young
  B) Very old
  C) Those with certain physical characteristics such as skin color
  D) Those who have certain intellectual or communication difficulties
  E) Those without medical insurance
  F) The poor

Question 2

A patient is brought to the hospital while withdrawing from alcohol intoxication and abuse of diazepam (Valium). Your first nursing intervention for this patient is:
 
  A) Immediate participation in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
  B) Lockup until the symptoms of withdrawal have subsided
  C) Have the patient verbalize feelings about what led to the chemical abuse
  D) Monitoring of vital signs and providing safety and emotional support



carolinefletcherr

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D

Answer to Question 2

D



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