A nurse in a community clinic is assessing a 32-year-old wom…
A nurse in a community clinic is assessing a 32-year-old woman who presents with vague complaints of insomnia, anxiety, and chronic headaches. During the visit, the patient becomes tearful and says, “Things at home are fine. I just need to try harder to keep the peace.” The nurse suspects intimate partner violence. Which of the following patient behaviors is most consistent with the tension-building phase of the cycle of violence?
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A 35-year-old client arrives at the emergency department 10 minutes after being stung by a bee while gardening. The client appears anxious and reports “feeling strange” with tingling lips and tongue. Vital signs are: BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 115 bpm, RR 24/min, O2 sat 94% on room air. The nurse observes mild facial swelling and hears inspiratory stridor. What is the nurse’s immediate priority action?
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A 23-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department complaining of stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse notes that the patient ate grilled chicken at a local restaurant approximately 8 hours before admission to the ED. The nurse suspects food poisoning. What is the key to treatment in food poisoning?
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A nurse is teaching a class at a community center to a group of young adult, adult, and older adult clients regarding regular screening recommendations for cancer prevention. Which of the followng information should the nurse include?
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