A resident did not get to the bathroom in time. She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing. To prevent an accident in the dining room, the nurse makes the person stay in her room. This is:
a. Malpractice
b. Involuntary seclusion
c. Neglect
d. Physical abuse
B
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A) Walk one mile 3 to 4 times a week. B) Use weights daily to increase arm strength. C) Perform lower extremity exercises daily. D) Perform shoulder exercises five times daily.
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A) To sedate the client B) To decrease the client's pain C) To decrease the client's anxiety D) To decrease oxygen demand on the client's heart
In assessing the nails of an older adult, which finding does a nurse expect to find?
a. Transverse ridges b. Thick, brittle, and yellow nails c. Thin, brittle nails d. Lateral edges turned upward