What increases the risk of falling for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease?
a. Quick movements
b. Unsteady, shuffling gait
c. Hemiparesis
d. Frequent loss of consciousness
B
The patient with Parkinson disease has a very unsteady shuffling gait, as well as a very slow re-sponse, which could cause the patient to fall.
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a. Apply a heating pad to the area. b. Inject pain medication directly at the site. c. Start an IV infusion of a vasoconstrictive drug. d. Assess circulation and elevate the extrem-ity.
What information about a patient's perceptions and values would the nurse obtain by using questions from the HOPE tool? Select all that apply
a. Healthy spirituality versus sick religiosity b. That which gives the patient hope and meaning in life c. Important personal spiritual practices d. Role of religion in the patient's life e. Sources of strength and comfort
The patient receives enalapril (Vasotec) as treatment for heart failure. What is the best nursing assessment following the initial administration of this drug?
1. Assess the patient for ototoxicity. 2. Assess the patient's blood pressure. 3. Assess the patient for an irregular pulse. 4. Assess the patient for a serious rash.
A hospice nurse has been working closely with a client who, on several occasions, has asked about guidance and support in ending her life. The nurse, in making an ethical and moral decision, should recognize that:
1. Passive euthanasia is an easy decision to arrive at. 2. Legal issues are not the same as moral or ethical ones. 3. Active euthanasia is supported in the Code for Nurses. 4. Assisted suicide is illegal in all states.