A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in a Coma

question 22

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department in a coma. The mother thinks the child may have ingested a poison. The nurse will assess:

• A)For burns around the mouth.
• B)The child's breath.
• C)The child's vomitus.
• D)Hair samples.
• E)Blood and urine toxicology screens.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Measurements

Techniques and methods used to observe, record, and assess behaviors as a way to understand and predict human actions.

Mischel's Book

Refers to texts by the psychologist Walter Mischel, who is known for his work on personality theory and cognitive-affective approaches.

Situationist

Pertaining to the theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by personal traits.