A male client who is admitted with the diagnosis of urinary calculi complains of excruciating pain. The pain is suspected to be caused by increased pressure in the renal pelvis
Which of the following measures can the nurse take to provide relief to the client? A) Encourage ambulation and adequate fluid intake.
B) Encourage the client to void every 2 to 3 hours
C) Restrict the client's sodium intake.
D) Encourage deep-breathing exercises.
A
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Which of the following statements is true about social and emotional health of older adults?
a. Contemporary society has strong norms for the behavior of adults older than 80 years. b. The transition to old age entails a declin-ing level of contribution to others as one becomes increasingly dependent on them. c. Computers and the Internet have little to contribute to older adults in their need for social support. d. Nurses are often significant sources of social and emotional support for older adults.
In a long-term care facility, the nurse takes an active part in formulating the resident's plan of care, which is revised every:
a. week. b. 90 days. c. month. d. six months.
After experiencing an ST-wave elevation myocardial infarction, a 64-year-old man has been admitted to the cardiac unit of the hospital for care
The nurse has completed a comprehensive assessment and is creating a plan of care that is holistic in its focus. How can the nurse best integrate the principles of holism into the client's care? A) By creating a plan of care that utilizes the knowledge and skills of disciplines other than nursing B) By continually evaluating the efficacy of nursing interventions and by making changes as needed C) By prioritizing the client's spiritual and psychosocial needs over his physical needs D) By integrating each of the various dimensions of the client's identity into his care
The nurse documents edema in the ankles as 3+ for a client. What does this documentation indicate?
1. There is slight depression of the skin. 2. The leg is visibly swollen with deep pitting. 3. The leg is very swollen with very deep pitting. 4. The leg is not changed in size, with mild-to-moderate pitting.