A 17-year-old female presents to the emergency department with bruises, a disheveled appearance, and signs of malnutrition. She is reluctant to provide information about her situation and appears fearful. During the assessment, she reveals that she was brought to the city by someone she referred to as her "employer" who promised her a job but has since taken her identification documents and restricted her freedom. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to ensure the safety and well-being of this patient?

A public health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for a family living in a community with a high incidence of falls among elderly residents. During the visit, the nurse observes that the home has cluttered walkways, poor lighting in the hallways, and loose rugs in several rooms. The family includes an elderly grandmother who uses a walker and is at increased risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend first to improve home safety for the elderly grandmother?

The nurse is interviewing a client who presents with a dislocated shoulder who appears anxious and relies on her partner to answer questions. While the partner is out of the room, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?

While assessing a family system, the nurse is aware that which of the following can alter the family dynamic?

The nurse is working in a community-based facility that provides healthcare to a culturally diverse population. Which of the following statements about culture should the nurse recognize as being significant in determining interactions with clients?

A community health nurse is planning interventions using the Intervention Wheel model to address a rise in childhood obesity in a local community. Which of the following actions aligns with the "Policy Development and Enforcement category of the Intervention Wheel?

A worker in a machine shop seeks care from the occupational nurse for a deep laceration incurred while working with a certain machine. The nurse reviews records and finds that there have been several incidents involving this piece of machinery, and investigates what happened, why it happened, and how to avoid it in the future. What type of investigation is the nurse pursuing?

A nurse is conducting an educational session on infection control and is explaining the epidemiological triad, which includes the host, agent, and environment. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an effective intervention targeting the "environment" component to prevent the spread of infection?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with injuries and signs that may suggest intimate partner violence. Which of the following statements by the client would most likely indicate the need for further assessment and intervention?

Based on the research data, which of these children being followed by a pediatric nurse has the highest risk of experiencing fatal abuse?

A community health nurse is tasked with prioritizing the needs of a diverse community. The community faces multiple challenges, including high rates of chronic illness, limited access to healthcare services, and socio-economic disparities. Considering these factors, which of the following approaches would be most effective for the nurse to use in prioritizing the community's needs?