An older adult who lives in a long-term care facility has recently begun taking losartan (Cozaar) for the treatment of hypertension
The nurse who provides care for this resident should recognize that this change in the resident's medication regimen make create a risk for
A) constipation.
B) falls.
C) xerostomia (dry mouth).
D) depression.
B
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The nurse is assessing a client for circumduction. To complete this assessment, the nurse would:
a. ask the client to move her leg backward in a circle. b. turn the client's foot and leg inward, pointing the toes toward the other leg. c. move the client's head in order to touch her ear to the shoulder. d. raise the client's straight arm forward to a position above her head.
2) The nurse is counseling a woman about the consumption of herbal supplements during pregnancy. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. It is safe to ingest herbal supplements during pregnancy since they are natural substances b. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established guidelines about the safety of herbal use during pregnancy c. It is important that you quit taking any botanical, vitamin, or mineral supplements during your pregnancy, but you can resume taking them after the baby is born d. Dietary supplements during pregnancy have not been well researched so it is important to discuss ingestion of specific supplements with your healthcare provider
A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder. Which suicidal behavior from the client should the nurse anticipate?
A) Use of a highly lethal method B) Behaviors designed to elicit a rescue response from a significant other C) Threats of suicide, but not actual action D) A method to lower the pain threshold and decrease endorphins in the body