An elderly male is upset because he was "yelled at for driving too slow" by a younger male driver. The elderly patient experienced
a. discrimination c. anxiety
b. chronic low self-esteem d. ageism
D
Ageism is a social stigma against older adults. The elderly male might feel discriminated against or anxiety. There is no other evidence to suggest the elderly male is experiencing chronic low self-esteem.
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When evaluating the effects of narcotic agonist-antagonists on a patient, what adverse effects would the nurse monitor for?
A) Hypertension B) Bleeding C) Suppressed bone marrow function D) Increased pulse pressure
The client tells the nurse she has been smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for the past 20 years. The nurse recognizes that this is which part of the nursing process?
1. Evaluation 2. Planning 3. Assessment 4. Implementation
Before administering a prescribed emetic, which of the following would the nurse need to assess? Select all that apply
A) What chemicals or substances were ingested? B) What are the client's current medications? C) What time was the substance ingested? D) What is the client's blood pressure? E) What symptoms were noted before seeking treatment?
Heat is applied to a wrist. Which of the following is reported to the nurse at once?
a. Warm skin b. Slight color change when the heat is ap-plied that goes away when the heat is re-moved c. Dry skin d. Blisters