If an older adult is anemic, which of the following is usually suspected?
A) Excessive consumption of coffee or tea
B) Elimination of iron by the body
C) Decrease in the total body iron stores with age
D) Blood loss from the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tract
D
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The nursing process is a method of problem identification and problem solving that describes what the nurse actually does. Match each step of the nursing process with its definition
1. Problem identification a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Outcomes identification d. Planning e. Implementation f. Evaluation
A patient has a dislocated hip as the result of a fall. The nurse recognizes which primary reason to quickly return the femoral head to its normal position?
1. To preserve blood flow to the head of the femur 2. To avoid damage to nerves in the affected area 3. To minimize the damage to affected ligaments 4. To eliminate the severe pain the patient is experiencing
A nurse is assigned to care for a client with deep vein thrombosis who has to undergo anticoagulation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse offer the client as a caution when the client receives anticoagulation therapy?
A) Sit with the legs crossed over each other B) Straining during defecation is desirable. C) Avoid products containing aspirin. D) Refrain from performing leg exercises.
A resident has AD. His wife visits daily. They like to touch, hold hands, and kiss. Which action is correct?
a. Discouraging such contact b. Providing privacy c. Allowing only supervised visits d. Trying to distract them