Eighty percent of ________ cancer occurs in men over the age of 65.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
prostate
Eighty percent of prostate cancer occurs in men over the age of 65.
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B and J both have Alzheimer's disease. B walks up behind J in the hall and shouts, "Move along, you're blocking the road. I'll take a stick to you."
J turns around, shakes his fist, and shouts, "I know what you're up to; you're trying to steal my car.". The best action for the nurse to take would be to: a. Reinforce reality by telling B that J can walk in the hall, and telling J that B is not trying to steal his car. b. Ask the medication nurse to give both patients an as-needed dose of neuroleptic medication. c. Separate and distract them by directing one to go to the day room and taking the other to the activities area. d. Step between them, saying "Gentlemen, please quiet down. We do not permit violence here.".
A nurse administers a medication for pain but forgets to document it in the client's medical record. Legally, what does this mean?
A) Nothing, the nurse's honesty will not be questioned. B) The nurse can add the documentation after the client goes home. C) The physician will verify that the nurse carried out the order. D) In the eyes of the law, if it is not documented, it was not done.
A ground:
a. Prevents hazards in the workplace b. Is a sudden, catastrophic event c. Carries leaking electricity to the earth d. Is a chemical
The nurse manager suspects that a novice nurse is experiencing countertransference re-garding a chronically ill, psychotic patient. Which response is most effective at this time?
a. "I realize this is a difficult situation but it will occur again if you don't manage it now." b. "I want you to see our hospital counselor so that you can regain your professional attitudes." c. "I believe you are no longer able to be therapeutic so I'm changing your patient assignment." d. "I'd like to help you begin to self-reflect on the feelings you seem to have for this patient."