Which of the following is a sign or symptom of orthostatic hypotension?
a. Dizziness
b. Pressure ulcers
c. A rise in blood pressure
d. Increased awareness of your surroundings
A
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A professional tennis player comes to the orthopedic clinic and informs the nurse that he is having pain that radiates down the forearm and is unable to grasp the racket firmly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with the client?
A) Carpal tunnel syndrome B) Ganglion cyst C) Epicondylitis D) Shoulder dislocation
A nurse caring for critically ill patients uses interventions to help patients maintain a sense of self. Which of the following are recommended interventions?
A) Disregard the patient's status. B) Do not use touch out of respect for the patient's privacy. C) Converse with the patient about his or her life experience. D) Do not acknowledge or allow expression of negative feelings.
The nurse was discussing adequate nutritional requirements with the daughter of an elderly client
When the daughter asked about giving her father dietary supplements to ensure that he gets all the necessary nutrients, the nurse responded that older adults are at a greater risk of adverse side effects or drug-drug interactions if they use dietary supplements because: 1. The liver begins to lose effectiveness in the aging and results in alterations in metabolism. 2. The elderly are more likely to have problems with excretion of metabolic by-products. 3. The elderly are more likely to take the supplements incorrectly. 4. They are often taking numerous prescribed medications for several co-morbid conditions.
What is the purpose of a limited research review?
a. To allow the reader to become familiar with the research problem b. To develop an initial pilot study prior to a more in-depth study c. To direct the planning and execution of a study d. To identify studies published after a study is performed