A student nurse is helping admit a 77-year-old man to the surgical floor of an acute care hospital. The patient has an abdominal tumor that is scheduled to be removed. He has had nothing by mouth (NPO) since midnight in preparation for his surgery
The student nurse notes that the patient's skin is very dry and scaly. Which of the following should the student nurse investigate further as the most likely cause for the patient's dry skin? a. Excess humidity in the patient's living environment
b. The use of excessive soap when bathing
c. Lack of sun exposure leading to decreased stimulation of sweat glands
d. Decreased levels of stress
B
Excessively dry skin is common in older adults and persons who use excessive amounts of soap during bathing. Other factors causing dry skin include lack of humidity, exposure to sun, smoking, stress, excessive perspiration, and dehydration. Excessive dryness worsens existing skin conditions.
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A) Deltasone (Prednisone) B) Azanthioprine (Imuran) C) Triamcinolone (Kenalog) D) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
The mother of a 7-year-old child says to the nurse, "My child is distractible in school, cannot complete assignments on time, and interrupts other children while they are speaking. What do you think?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This sounds like your child is depressed; depression looks different in children and is very serious." 2. "This sounds like bipolar disorder; you might want to have your child tested by a child psychiatrist." 3. "This could be attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); you might want to have your child tested." 4. "This sounds like typical 7-year-old behaviors to me; if they do not resolve, have your child tested."
In your new role as a nursing assistant, you will be responsible for getting into the habit of observing
A) the patient's breathing patterns B) the patient's daily activities. C) the patient's eating and drinking habits. D) all of the above
A nursing assessment is a process of collecting data to establish a database. The information contained in the database is the basis for:
a. a complete physical examination. b. a medical assessment. c. an individualized plan of care. d. writing nursing orders.