The nurse instructs the family of an elderly client with a visual impairment and decreased mobility that a common problem for these clients is related to
A) Electrical cords
B) Medication errors
C) Falls
D) Aspiration
Ans: C
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a. cool fluids to drink. b. a backrub in the sacral area. c. assisting to lie in a supine position. d. decreasing illumination in the room.
The nurse who administers magnesium sulfate to a patient with eclampsia recognizes the risk of toxic levels. The nurse ensures the availability of the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity, which is:
a. vitamin K. b. calcium gluconate. c. potassium sulfate. d. calcium carbonate.
A recently hired graduate nurse questions her preceptor about the demographics on the unit. The preceptor reports that the clients and their diagnoses are consistent with nationwide demographics
Based upon your understanding, which of the following statements best supports this? A) The African American clients have a lower incidence of hypertension than the Caucasian clients. B) The Hispanic clients have a greater incidence of obesity than the Caucasian clients. C) Diabetes is not a significant problem in the African American community. D) The female clients with chronic disorders are more self-sufficient than men with similar ailments.
A patient is in critical need of additional blood transfusions related to massive hemorrhage. The blood bank has no blood that matches the patient's type
The nurse would agree to administer non-type-specific blood if the patient has which blood type? 1. B 2. AB 3. A 4. O