The nurse is creating a teaching plan for a patient who is taking the oral hypoglycemic agent metformin (Glucophage). For which reason should the nurse instruct the patient to contact the healthcare provider?
A. Urine becomes more concentrated.
B. Urine becomes orange or red-tinted.
C. Need an intermittent or indwelling urinary catheterization.
D. Need a diagnostic test that uses iodinated contrast.
Answer: D
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A 75-year-old is a new attendee at strength training class. Which of the following schedules is most appropriate for this client?
A) Eight repetitions for each muscle group at least twice weekly on the weight machines. B) Eight repetitions of both push-ups and pull-ups at least twice weekly. C) Twelve repetitions with low-weight free weights at least twice weekly. D) Strength training once a week, and resistance and isometric training twice weekly.
Older adults have the ability to remember, dream, and exercise behavioral control. To what are these factors most related?
a. Biologic age b. Psychologic age c. Social age d. Chronologic age
The preceptor for a new nursing graduate determines that the nurse is most able to practice with caring and compassion when demonstrating which behaviors?
a. Describes methods used to decrease stress after working b. Makes inappropriate jokes in the lounge to relieve stress c. Routinely skips breaks to care for patients' special needs d. Understands that asking for a different assignment may be necessary
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection
The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects? a. Complete blood counts b. Electrolytes c. Liver enzymes d. Urinalysis