Which of the following can attribute to a sleep-wake cycle disturbance in the older adult?
a. Increase in angiotensin
b. Decrease in insulin
c. Increase in growth hormone
d. Decrease in melatonin
ANS: D
A decrease in the melatonin level causes age-related sleep disturbances.
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A) Being sued by the nurse who made the error B) Being ostracized by the staff C) Being protected by the law D) Being summoned to testify
A client who has sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital. The client reports severe pain. Which action does the nurse take first?
a. Administer one unit of packed red blood cells. b. Administer prescribed hydroxyurea (Droxia). c. Begin intravenous fluids at 250 mL/hr. d. Prepare for bone marrow transplantation.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The nurse should assess for what finding specifically associated with the development of this condition in the older adult?
A) High fever B) Dysuria C) Acute confusion D) Nausea
Nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis are essentially the same thing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)