The nurse is discussing the effects of aging on the body with a client. Which condition
of the musculoskeletal system is caused by aging?
A) Shortening of vertebral column
B) Occurrence of contractures
C) Osteomalacia
D) Scoliosis
A
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After receiving the hand-off report, which client should the oncology nurse see first?
a. Client who is afebrile with a heart rate of 108 beats/min b. Older client on chemotherapy with mental status changes c. Client who is neutropenic and in protective isolation d. Client scheduled for radiation therapy today
A patient has been treated with opioids for a year to manage back pain. After successful surgery, the patient's pain is greatly improved
The patient reports, "I stopped taking my pain medication when I got home from the hospital, but I got very sick with diarrhea and generalized pain." Se-lect the nurse's best response. a. "This is a common idiosyncratic effect. Over-the-counter antidiarrheals and non-steroidal agents will help you ride it out." b. "Restart the pain medication. It is now required for life because you have toler-ance toward opioids." c. "You are experiencing toxicity from the drugs used during the hospitalization and will need to be rehospitalized." d. "Your reaction is associated with physical dependence on opioids. We will design a tapering dose schedule to avoid the withdrawal symptoms."
All of the following are components of the planning process EXCEPT
a. revision c. developing nursing interventions b. establishing priorities d. documenting
A ________ infusion occurs when the flow rate is set at an ordered rate and given over a 24-hour period
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