Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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When caring for a patient who is under eighteen years old in the emergency department, what are the consent protocols, and what elements must the nurse document in the EMR?
2
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Explain the triage process, and detail the method used when triaging patients.
3
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What cellular changes occur during a crush injury?
4
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What are examples of older-adult abuse?
5
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Which methods could a nurse employ to mitigate violence?
6
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Describe ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily routines.
7
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Describe appropriate steps involved in the transfer of patients from the emergency department to an inpatient unit within the same facility.