Some rehabilitation programs are designed specifically for geriatric or pediatric patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse admitting an 89-year-old patient to an assisted living facility notes that the patient is currently taking numerous prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The nurse's initial in-tervention is to
a. confirm with the physician that all the medications are required. b. evaluate the patient's understanding of why he is taking each medication. c. explain to the patient the dangers of taking so many different medications. d. review the listed medications for possible interactions.
The nurse assesses phase 1 Korotkoff's sound occurring at 136 and phase 5 Korotkoff's sound occurring at 72. How should the nurse document this client's blood pressure reading?
1. 136/72. 2. 72/136. 3. 136 - 72. 4. 72 - 136.
What is the basic mechanism for conserving internal heat within infants?
A. Shivering B. Vasoconstriction C. Metabolism of brown fat D. Decrease in muscle activity
They ask how phenytoin (Dilantin) works in preventing seizures. How would you respond?
What will be an ideal response?