An 82-year-old patient is unsteady on her feet when transferring her position in the room. She reports feeling a little sore but has no complaints of weakness. What is the appropriate piece of equipment to use when helping her ambulate?
1) Crutches
2) Transfer belt
3) Cane
4) Walker
ANS: 2
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1. Reductase inhibitors, due to an increased risk for rhabdomyolysis 2. Bile-acid sequestering resins, due to interference with folic acid absorption 3. Grapefruit juice, due to interference with metabolism 4. Niacin, due to decreased gemfibrozil activity
A nurse is assessing language development in all the infants presenting at the doctor's office for well-child visits. At which age range would the nurse expect a child to verbalize the words "dada" and "mama"?
1. 3 and 5 months 2. 6 and 8 months 3. 9 and 12 months 4. 13 and 18 months
A client has been advised to use an over-the-counter acne product that contains benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Test this product on a small area of skin for 3 days before applying to your face." B. "Many people find this medication makes their acne worse." C. "Gently wash your face within a few hours of applying this product." D. "Do not take aspirin while using this product."
To provide nursing care to abused children and their families, the nurse must first:
1. Complete a comprehensive physical and mental assessment 2. Recommend removal of the children from the family 3. Refer each case to the appropriate social worker for follow-up 4. Examine personal feelings regarding the trauma of child abuse and neglect