er's knowledge

3. A case manager is developing a plan for a client who

has a spinal cord injury and in a rehab facility. Which

of the actions should the nurse take first?

a. Hold a care conference with the client to discuss

treatment options

b. Contact service providers to determine the availability of services offered.

answer: A

The nurse should

ask the child to

pretend to blow

up a balloon during the injection.

This serves as a

distraction for the

child, which decreases pain perception.

answer: B

A client's decision

to leave their partner places them

at greatest risk for

partner violence

because the perpetrator can view

the client as a possession and fear

loss of control.

Whether the client

actually leaves the

relationship or just

threatens to leave,

the client is at

greatest risk for violence during this

time.

answer: C

The first action the

nurse should take

when using the

nursing process

is to assess the

client's needs. De-