The client lost his wife to cancer 3 months ago. Since then, he has stopped seeing old friends and seldom leaves the house. His children say that he was always somewhat of a loner. The caregiver is alerted to assess the client for
1. anxiety.
2. dementia.
3. confusion.
4. depression.
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Depression is a common mental health disorder of late adulthood.
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The nurse is describing a weak, thready pulse on the documentation flow sheet. Which statement is correct?
a. "Is easily palpable; pounds under the fingertips." b. "Has greater than normal force, then suddenly collapses." c. "Is hard to palpate, may fade in and out, and is easily obliterated by pressure." d. "Rhythm is regular, but force varies with alternating beats of large and small amplitude."
A post-anesthesia care nurse is receiving a report on a patient who was delivered under general anesthesia. The operating room nurse states that the patient received a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan) IV in the operating room
The nurse explains to a student nurse the purpose of giving this drug is to do which of the following? A. Allow rapid anesthetic induction B. Increase the speed of gastric emptying C. Promote muscle relaxation D. Reduce stomach acid production
The nurse understands that the generic name for a drug is:
1. always capitalized when written. 2. the same in any country. 3. assigned by a specific manufacturer. 4. similar to the chemical name.
When should the nurse expect breastfeeding-associated jaundice to first appear in a normal newborn?
a. 0 to 12 hours b. 12 to 24 hours c. 2 to 4 days d. 4 to 5 days