A nurse working with older adults recognizes that the patient at greatest risk for homelessness is the
a. female with a psychiatric diagnosis.
b. male with a chronic illness.
c. female with a history of social isolation.
d. male with an alcohol abuse issue.
A
Women are increasing in numbers among the homeless older adult communities. Approximately 30% of homeless older adults have mental illness or dementia.
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A) Give prescribed magnesium supplements. B) Withhold the next dose of the drug. C) Administer the drug in a diluted form. D) Increase the fluid intake for the client.
Which journal is most likely to publish a report on the findings of a recent study on patient compliance with low-sodium diets?
a. (The) American Journal of Nursing b. Applied Nursing Research c. Diabetic Educator d. Nursing 2010
A patient's admission vital signs were blood pressure 128/64 mmHg; heart rate 86 beats per minute, respirations 16, and temperature 98.6°F. The patient has spiked a temperature of 101.6°F. Which change in heart rate would the nurse anticipate?
1. Increase to 116 beats per minute 2. Increase to 100 beats per minute 3. Decrease to 76 beats per minute 4. Increase or decrease of no more than 5 beats per minute
The nurse explains that the advantage of the Kock pouch ileostomy is that the patient:
a. can expel feces from the rectum in the normal fashion. b. does not have to wear a collection device. c. only has to evacuate the pouch once a day. d. can have the pouch reanastomosed to the colon at a later time.