The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease. The nurse should plan interventions to address which problem(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dysphagia
b. Hallucinations
c. Immobility
d. Insomnia
e. Urinary incontinence
A, C, D, E
The nurse should plan interventions to address dysphagia, immobility, insomnia, and urinary in-continence. Hallucinations are not part of the late Parkinson disease symptoms.
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A patient who is diagnosed with cancer confined to the vocal cord states, "A friend of mine had throat cancer and it ended up in his liver. I know it will be the same for me." The nurse's best response is:
A) "Your cancer is confined to your vocal cords, and metastasis is rare due to the lack of lymph nodes." B) "You are right; approximately 75% of patients experience metastasis to the liver." C) "You should speak to your doctor about your prognosis; I cannot adequately answer your question." D) "Are you upset about your diagnosis? I know I would wonder the same thing."
What additional laboratory test should be performed on any African American client who sustains a serious burn injury?
A. Total protein B. Tissue type antigens C. Prostate specific antigen D. Hemoglobin S electrophoresis
Absenteeism due to illness has increased recently in the local middle school. The increase is noted to be related to exacerbation of asthma symptoms in the student population
Which would be the most effective approach in decreasing absenteeism among this population? A) Develop an asthma education and surveillance program that addresses students, families, and faculty members. B) Develop a policy to exclude students with a diagnosis of asthma from admission to the school. C) Create an asthma prevention plan within the school environment, based in the school nurse's office. D) Create an education program for faculty related to the prevention of exacerbation of asthma systems.
A pustule is a: a. vesicle or bulla containing pus. b. mass of exfoliated epidermis. c. circumscribed, elevated superficial area filled withclear fluid
d. plug of secretion contained in a follicle.