A score of 52 on the Barthel Index indicates which of the following?
A) Patient has minimal dementia.
B) Patient's respiratory effort is compromised.
C) Patient has decreased ROM.
D) Patient needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
D
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Which statement indicates understanding of how a nurse could improve personal decision-making skills?
1. "We should gather a group together to make important unit decisions to ensure fairness." 2. "I should practice making decisions by developing potential solutions and then choosing one." 3. "We can make a decision and then ask for input from others to make sure it was the right choice." 4. "I know I will never be able to improve my decision-making skills because I am not a strong person."
Individuals with mental illness live an average of _____ years less than the general population
a. 2 to 4 b. 5 to 8 c. 10 to 15 d. 18 to 25
While monitoring a depressed patient who has
just started SSRI antidepressant therapy, the nurse will observe for which problem during the early time frame of this therapy? a. Hypertensive crisis b. Self-injury or suicidal tendencies c. Extrapyramidal symptoms d. Loss of appetite
To support the nutritional needs of a client recovering from a burn injury, the nurse will prepare to administer which of the following?
1. High carbohydrate diet 2. High fat diet 3. Low protein diet 4. Vitamins C and A supplements