Before a victim of sexual assault is discharged from the emergency department, the nurse should

A) notify the victim's family to provide emotional support.
B) offer to stay with the patient until stability is regained.
C) advise the patient to try not to think about the assault.
D) provide referral information verbally and in writing.

During a review of Mr.Dennis's admission data,the nurse learns that he has impairment of kinesthetic sensation.Which nursing measures should be planned for Mr.Dennis?

A) Use the clock face as a format for describing the position of food on meal trays
B) Provide all teaching materials in very large font
C) Ensure that the client has assistance when ambulating
D) Use only nonirritating soaps for bathing

The process of lessening the severity of symptoms is:

A) exacerbation.
B) remission.
C) proliferation.
D) invasive.

A young boy is found squirting lighter fluid into his mouth. His father calls the emergency department. The nurse taking the call should know that the primary danger is which result?

A) Hepatic dysfunction
B) Dehydration secondary to vomiting
C) Esophageal stricture and shock
D) Bronchitis and chemical pneumonia

Write the correct abbreviation for transient ischemic attack: