Some individuals with dementia are afraid of bathing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The patient with body lice must be instructed that:
a. if no lice are seen on the skin, then lice are not the cause of the symptoms. b. transmission of body lice is by direct person-to-person contact. c. the treatment of skin surfaces will eradicate the infestation. d. all clothing and bedding must be disinfected.
The Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health recommends which of the following resources for preparing nurses to assume leadership positions across all levels?
A. Nurses, doctors, and hospital administrators B. Nurses, nursing education programs, and nursing associations C. Nursing associations, departments of public health, and consumer organizations D. Public, private, and governmental healthcare decisionmakers
The client has scabies. The nurse has taught the client about safety in using topical scabicide medications, and evaluates that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "I should cover the area with a clean cloth." 2. "I will need help in showering to remove the lotion." 3. "I need to sign a consent for this medication." 4. "I must avoid putting this lotion on my face."
The nurse is reviewing compensatory mechanisms with a patient in heart failure. What should the nurse include when providing this teraching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urine output increases. b. Muscle mass of the heart decreases. c. Oxygen demand of the heart is lowered. d. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released. e. Kidneys activate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. f. Heart muscles stretch to increase the force of myocardial contraction.