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waynest

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A nurse visited a middle-aged client at home after his hospital discharge. The client was cleaning a gun. When the nurse asked the client to put the gun away, the client became agitated. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
 
  a. Apologizing and saying that the visit will be rescheduled when the client is feeling better
  b. Focusing on client assessment and staying calm because filling out the necessary forms will not take long
  c. Hurrying through the visit and finishing the documentation inside the safety of the nurse's car
  d. Using a low voice and slow, calm movements, and asking whether there is a problem

Question 2

The supervisor suggested that a nurse use a contract to confirm goals and plans with an elderly man who had recently moved into a self-care halfway house. Which of the following is an advantage of such a contract?
 
  a. It documents the cost of each nursing service.
  b. It protects the nurse if the nurse is ever sued for malpractice.
  c. It is legally binding for both parties.
  d. It clarifies who will do what, when, where, and why.


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xiaomengxian

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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