The most common type of fracture in the elderly is a
A) vertebral fracture.
B) skull fracture.
C) hip fracture.
D) arm fracture.
C
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The nurse is educating the family to care for a patient at home with cognitive alterations. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should keep the home free of scissors." b. "I should minimize the number of visitors." c. "I should use push-button door locks." d. "24-hour supervision may become necessary."
Which of the following should the nurse recommend for a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?
a. Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes. b. Work in the garden for 45 minutes. c. Swim laps in the pool for 20 minutes. d. Wash and wax the car for 75 minutes.
A client is recovering from a cerebral angiogram. What care should the nurse provide to the client at this time? (Select all that apply.)
1. Restrict fluids 2. Monitor vital signs 3. Monitor neurologic signs 4. Apply ice to the injection site 5. Apply pressure dressing to the injection site
The type 1 diabetic patient has an insulin order for NPH insulin, 35 U, to be given at 7 AM. The patient is also NPO for laboratory work that will not be drawn until 10 AM. The nurse should:
1. give the insulin as ordered. 2. give the insulin with a small snack. 3. inform the charge nurse. 4. hold the insulin until after the blood draw.