A Nurse Prepares for an Initial Interaction with a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares for an initial interaction with a patient with a long history of methamphetamine abuse. Which is the nurse's best first action?

• A) Perform a thorough assessment of the patient.
• B) Verify that security services are immediately available.
• C) Self-assess personal attitude, values, and beliefs about this health problem.
• D) Obtain a face shield because oral hygiene is poor in methamphetamine abusers.

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Definitions:

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities; also known as shareholders' equity.

Unsecured Debt

A type of debt or general obligation that does not have collateral backing and is issued solely based on the creditworthiness and reputation of the issuer.

Credit Standing

An assessment of a person or entity's ability to repay debts, often influenced by past borrowing and repayment history.