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ETearle

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An acquaintance tells a nurse she suspects a relative might be a victim of elder abuse by a family member. The nurse advises the acquaintance to
 
  A) call the relative's pastor and ask what members of the parish have observed.
  B) plan to visit the relative frequently during a 2-week period and then confront the family with her suspicions.
  C) complete a confidential report with the adult protective services in the area.
  D) ask the relative if she is being abused.

Question 2

While providing postmortem care to a patient who has died the patient elicits a respiratory sound when turned. What should the nurse do?
 
  1. Check for a pulse.
  2. Reposition the airway.
  3. Continue with the postmortem care.
  4. Report to the physician the patient is still breathing.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Checking for a pulse is not necessary in a deceased patient.



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