In adults with cognitive deficits, medications that cause confusion should be scheduled at ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
bedtime
This will help to maintain mental status during the day at the maximum level possible.
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With aging, there is increased susceptibility to pulmonary diseases, such as influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, in the older client as a result of
A) improved effectiveness of the cilia in removing debris from the airway. B) decreased antibody production. C) improved response to immunizations. D) altered alveolar shape with an increase in alveolar diameter.
Which of the following actions demonstrate how nurses promote health?
1) Role modeling 2) Educating patients and families 3) Counseling 4) Providing support
A woman with multiple bruises on her face and arms is seen in the emergency department. Her significant other is with her. When asked about her injuries, the woman states, "I ran into a door." Which action by the nurse is of highest priority?
1. Take the woman's vital signs. 2. Document the location of the bruises. 3. Assess for additional bruising. 4. Interview the woman in private.
A client is admitted to an outpatient facility for diagnostic testing related to insomnia. A nurse understands that sleep is induced by inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory?
A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B) Norepinephrine C) Acetylcholine D) Dopamine