The nurse identifies which risk factor(s) for OA? (Select all that apply.)
a. Men c. Old age
b. African Americans d. Steroid use
C, D
Older adults and steroid use have been identified as risk factors for the development of OA. Women are more prone. Caucasians and Asian Americans are more at risk.
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A 16-year-old patient is diagnosed with primary hypertension. What risk factors does the nurse mention when providing education on this diagnosis to the patient and his family? (Select all that apply.)
a. Heredity b. Stress c. Congenital defect d. Obesity e. Poor diet
A nurse is interviewing an older woman who is a new patient in an outpatient medical clinic. Which of the following findings by the nurse is considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?
a. The woman is obese and has hip pain with ambulation. b. The woman drinks three glasses of skim milk daily. c. The woman eats three to five servings of shrimp and liver per week. d. The woman has been taking corticoster-oids for 10 years because of chronic pul-monary disease.
The nurse manager is planning an educational program to address noise levels on the unit. What information should be given about the recommended noise levels?
1. It is recommended that noise levels in patient rooms should be no greater than 35 dBA. 2. Many of the sounds in the high-acuity unit are foreign and frightening. 3. Excessive noise levels also have an impact on the staff. 4. The recommended noise levels in high-acuity areas are higher due to increased noise from alarms and machines. 5. The biggest patient complaint about noise is about staff conversation.
A patient is hospitalized with blunt trauma to the left eye. To best minimize eye movement, what should the nurse do?
1. Patch or provide an eye shield for both eyes. 2. Place the patient in a side-lying position, with the eye up. 3. Keep the bed position flat. 4. Patch the unaffected eye.