An older female client is admitted with atrophic vaginitis and perineal cutaneous candidiasis. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A. impaired comfort
B. ineffective health maintenance
C. risk for injury
D. disturbed body image
Ans: A. impaired comfort
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Which comment(s) by an elderly person best indicate successful completion of developmental tasks? Select all that apply
a. "I am proud of my children's successes in life." b. "I should have given to charities more often." c. "My relationship with my father made life more difficult for me." d. "My experiences in the war helped me appreciate the meaning of life." e. "I often wonder what would have happened if I had chosen a different career."
The nurse assesses the patient on Adriamycin very carefully when the patient complains of:
1. nausea. 2. visual disturbances. 3. headache and dizziness. 4. rapid heart beat.
Which of the following patients would Medicare most likely not pay for?
a. Patient who requires a dressing change to his recently amputated leg every other day b. Patient who requires review of insulin injection techniques three times a week c. Patient who requires continuous care related to his dependence on a mechanical ventilator d. Patient who recently delivered a baby and needs an assessment 4 days a week
The nurse is planning care for a client prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which interventions should be included?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Teach the client or family to give subcutaneous injections at home. 2. Monitor for development of deep vein thrombosis. 3. Monitor multiple lab tests. 4. Teach the client signs of excessive bleeding. 5. Schedule administration times right before breakfast and the evening meal.