Mrs. Jones, 55 years old, is the primary caregiver for her 78-year-old uncle. The uncle’s cognition is intact, but he is frail and cannot perform activities of daily living without assistance. Which of the following nursing interventions would be priority when the uncle presents for a routine doctor’s visit?

A frightened young woman calls the emergency department and tearfully tells the nurse, “I’ve been raped! Please help me!” Before telling the client what to do, the nurse would need to know if

A patient is admitted to the medical unit after experiencing chest pain. Which of these additional findings would most likely support a diagnosis of cocaine abuse?

The nurse is assessing a client on admission to the chemical dependency unit for alcohol detoxification. When the nurse asks about alcohol use, this client is most likely to

The nurse is working with a client at the battered women’s shelter who is in a violent and abusive relationship. The client is considering a separation and asks the nurse, “What do you think about that?” The best response by the nurse is,

You are caring for a domestic violence victim in the emergency room. She has sustained multiple bruises and lacerations, but no serious trauma.  She has a son who has not been harmed and has been staying with her mother.  The client is concerned about her son’s safety. She is also worried that Child Protective Services will assume custody of her son and place him in foster care.  Which nursing intervention is indicated?

Which of the following is used as a substitute for heroin in some maintenance programs?

Which of the following rationales best explain why nurses working with rape trauma victims need to be aware of their own personal attitudes about rape and sexual assault?

A client with a history of heavy alcohol use, whose last drink was 24 hours ago, is seen in the emergency department. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse assess for with this patient? Select all that apply.

Which statements are important reasons for why the problem of substance abuse must be addressed? Select all that apply.