What is the term used to describe a geriatric patient taking a number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines?
a. An additive effect
b. Drug dependence
c. Pharmacogenetics
d. Polypharmacy
Ans: d. Polypharmacy
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A) Frustration B) Substance abuse C) Illness D) Economic stability
A nurse is trying to decide what type of leadership model is present on the unit where she works. The unit has overlapping, informal organizational boundaries. Which type of model is in use?
A) Transactional B) Inspirational C) Transformational D) Complexity
The nurse is reviewing a patient's database for significant changes and discovers that the patient has not voided in over 8 hours
The patient's kidney function labs are abnormal, and the patient's oral intake has significantly decreased since previous shifts. Which step of the nursing process should the nurse proceed to after this review? a. Diagnosis b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation