Which of the Following Safety Devices Is Most Appropriate for the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following safety devices is most appropriate for the nurse making home visits?

• A)Personal handgun
• B)Cell phone
• C)Can of mace
• D)Map of the area

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Definitions:

Flat Affect

A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness where individuals show minimal or no emotional responses in situations where a typical emotional reaction would be expected.

Negative Symptom

In the context of mental health, a reduction or absence of normal behaviors, emotions, or thoughts, often associated with certain psychiatric conditions.

Little Emotion

A state or condition where an individual experiences minimal emotional responses or feelings.

Psychosis

A state in which a person’s perceptions and thoughts are fundamentally removed from reality.