For which patient in the emergency room is it most important that the nurse conduct a thorough assessment for abuse and neglect?
a. 6-year-old African American male with complaints of abdominal pain
b. 2-year-old Caucasian male with injuries from a fall
c. 7-year-old Caucasian female with a broken arm from a motor vehicle accident
d. 4-year-old Hispanic female who complains of an earache.
Question 2
To prevent a reduction in herd immunity, what should the nurse teach a class of pregnant women?
a. You should increase your intake of milk to meet your growing calcium needs.
b. It is important to take your prenatal vitamins daily to provide the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.
c. You should ensure your child gets his or her immunizations at the recommended scheduled times.
d. You should limit the time your child is in crowded environments for the first 6 months of his or her life.
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The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Bilateral psoriasis on a patient’s knees.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
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