An acute care advanced practice nurse was working in the emergency department (ED) when a child with a stab wound in the abdomen was brought in by his mother. The mother explained that after the family went to bed,
the child apparently had gone quietly into the kitchen, climbed up on a chair, and was peeling an apple when he fell and the paring knife went into his tummy. She heard his screams and brought him right into the ED. What will the advanced practice nurse want to be sure to do?
A. Ask the child what really happened.
B. Ask the mother why the child was still hungry after bedtime.
C. Examine the child carefully for evidence of past injuries.
D. Stitch the wound, order an antibiotic, and apply a small dressing.
Question 2
The Mental Health Parity Act, which required that mental health coverage be of the same quality and quantity as medical care for other physical problems, resulted in what outcome?
A. There is now parity in insurance, whether for a physical or a mental health problem.
B. Many insurers simply discontinued any mental health/substance abuse coverage.
C. The law was repealed so that insurance can pay less for mental health problems.
D. The law was successful in getting additional funding for mental health problems.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
Steps in acute inflammation
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
What is Hospice Care?
Emergency eyewash station.