Answer to Question 1
D
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A This action is not an example of assault.
B The nurse can be held liable for slander if the nurse discusses private information about a patient that is overheard by others.
C This action is not an example of negligence.
D This action is an example of invasion of privacy and occurs if a patient's medical information is discussed without the consent of the patient.
Answer to Question 2
A
Disease, injury, pain, physical development (e.g., age), and life changes (e.g., pregnancy) com-promise a person's ability to remain balanced. Medications that cause dizziness and prolonged immobility also affect balance. Impaired balance is a major threat to physical safety and contrib-utes to a fear of falling and self-imposed restrictions on activity. The pregnant woman's situation places her at greatest risk.
The 16-year-old skateboarding down a 15-degree slope represents a risk for loss of balance, but the pregnant woman is at greatest risk of losing her balance.
The 45-year-old taking hypertensive medication represents a risk for loss of balance, but the pregnant woman is at greatest risk of losing her balance.
The 4-year-old riding a tricycle represents a risk for loss of balance, but the pregnant woman is at greatest risk of losing her balance.
The patient interview often requires note taking.
A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Chest x-ray of lung cancer; cancer is seen on the left side.
Age is the leading risk factor for cancer