How is the term old age or aged best defined?
a. Person's state of mind
b. Person older than 65 years of age
c. Process of growing older
d. Person of advanced age
D
Aged or old age is defined as advanced in years.
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A community health nurse is using the health belief model (HBM) as a basis for providing client care. Which of the following best describe the problems associated with using the HBM? (Select all that apply.)
a. It ignores the need to reduce health system barriers to action. b. It is extremely difficult to change the client's belief system. c. It is the nurse's responsibility to persuade clients to engage in the appropriate behavior. d. Clients do not have the knowledge to correctly analyze the seriousness of the disease or their susceptibility to it. e. Clients expect health professionals to take preventive actions for them. f. The choice and the burden for acting are entirely with the client.
A patient with diarrhea has been prescribed methylcellulose (Citrucel). The patient asks the nurse, "I thought this was for constipation. Why am I getting it?" Select the most appropriate response from the nurse
a. "Methylcellulose adds bulk to the stool to firm it up." b. "Methylcellulose acts by reducing the volume of diarrhea." c. "Methylcellulose reduces intestinal motility, slowing intestinal transit." d. "Methylcellulose stimulates the bowel to eliminate the diarrhea, leaving only formed stools."
The nurse is planning a homecare visit to a mother who just recently delivered. The neighborhood is known to have a significant crime rate. What should the nurse do when planning this visit to facilitate personal safety?
1. Plan the visit at nighttime. 2. Wait to find the exact location until arrival in the neighborhood. 3. Put personal possessions in the trunk when leaving the office. 4. Wear flashy jewelry to garner respect.
An adolescent patient who has acne is given a regimen of topical medications and an oral antibiotic that generally clears up lesions to fewer than 10 within 6 to 8 weeks. At a 2-month follow-up, the patient continues to have more than 25 lesions
The child's parent affirms that the child is using the medications as prescribed. Which evaluation statement is correct for this patient? a. "Goal of fewer than 10 lesions in 6 to 8 weeks is not met." b. "Goal that the medication will be effective is not met." c. "Goal that the patient will take medications as prescribed is not met." d. "Goal that the patient understands the medication regimen is not met."