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javeds

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The nurse working in family practice is assessing an elderly female patient and notices bruises on the patient's arm and back. The most appropriate action the nurse should take is:
 
  a. ignore the bruises because her daughter tells you that her mother is clumsy.
  b. do nothing because you cannot prove anything.
  c. report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
  d. confront and accuse the daughter of elder abuse.

Question 2

An example of administrative law is law that governs:
 
  a. federal treaties.
  b. the National Labor Relations Board.
  c. the conduct of judges.
  d. the United States Supreme Court.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Suspected abuse or neglect cannot be ignored, and suspicion of abuse or neglect is sufficient to report suspected abuse to authorities. It is not your burden to prove

Answer to Question 2

B
Administrative law controls the operations of government, such as the National Labor Relations Board. Administrative law does not govern federal treaties, the conduct of judges, or the United States Supreme Court.





 

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