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A male client tells the nurse, “I enjoy watching women when I am out in public. I like to go to places where I can observe women crossing their legs in hopes of seeing something good.” Which statement about this behavior is most accurate?

An emergency department nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client diagnosed with rape-trauma syndrome. The nurse explains that long-term reactions can occur weeks to months after the assault.Which symptoms should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A community health nurse visits a family where a 10-year-old is responsible for caring for younger siblings while the parents are at work because the family cannot afford childcare. During the visit, the child states, “My father doesn’t like me. He calls me stupid all the time.” The mother adds that the father is easily frustrated and has difficulty disciplining the children.Which community resources should the nurse prioritize to help stabilize this family’s home situation? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing an older adult who self-administers multiple prescribed medications at home.What is the highest priority for assessment to ensure safe medication management?

A psychiatric nurse is planning care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which characteristic behaviors should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

A client admitted for injuries sustained while intoxicated has been hospitalized for 48 hours. The client is now shaky, irritable, anxious, diaphoretic, and reports nightmares. The pulse rate is 130 beats/minute. The client shouts, “Bugs are crawling on my bed. I’ve got to get out of here.” What is the most accurate assessment of this situation?

A community health nurse is conducting a home visit with a family of four children. During the visit, the father becomes angry, finds fault with the oldest child, and repeatedly asks, “Why are you such a stupid kid?” The mother adds, “I have difficulty disciplining the children. It’s so frustrating.”Which responses by the nurse would best facilitate effective communication and promote further discussion with the parents? (Select all that apply.)

A 15-year-old client was placed in a residential program after truancy, running away, and an arrest for theft. While at the program, the adolescent refuses to join in planned activities and pushes a staff member, causing the staff member to fall. Which approach by the nursing staff will be most therapeutic?

A client who is a survivor of physical spousal abuse is treated in the emergency department for a broken wrist. During assessment, the client states, “I’ve considered leaving, but I made a vow and I must keep it no matter what happens.”Which outcome should the nurse ensure is met before discharge?

Choose the best-matched description of lean vs. cost-cutting logics: