The nurse is visiting an 83-year-old woman who lives independently. When communicating with an older client, the nurse should anticipate that the client will:
A) Remain silent. B) Answer questions with one-word responses.
C) Take longer to respond. D) Interrupt frequently.
C
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The lactating mother is counseled by the nurse to eat adequate amounts of meat and legumes to increase her level of:
a. potassium. b. chloride. c. magnesium. d. phosphorus.
A therapeutic milieu can exist in a variety of settings. An important goal of an inpatient therapeutic milieu is to do what?
A) Provide a businesslike atmosphere where clients can work on individual goals. B) Provide a democratic ward government in which clients decide on unit rules, regulations, and policies. C) Provide a testing ground for new patterns of behavior while the client takes responsibility for his or her actions. D) Provide an environment that discourages expressions of anger because they can be disruptive.
What information does the student learn about osteocytes?
a. An osteocyte is a transformed osteoblast. b. An osteocyte obtains nutrients from capillaries in the canaliculi. c. Osteocytes are the prime target of thyroid hormone action. d. Osteocytes signal osteoclasts and osteoblasts to form new bone. e. An osteocyte helps maintain levels of calcium and phosphorus in blood plasma.
A nurse makes a medication error immediately assesses the patient and reports the air to the nurse manager and the primary care provider. Which characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Autonomy B. Collaboration C. Accountability D. Altruism