A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is depressed. Which therapy is commonly used and has been found to be effective in decreasing depression in the elderly client?
A) Crisis intervention
B) Group therapy
C) Orientation therapy
D) Reminiscence therapy
D
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1. Average daily census 2. Educational preparation of staff 3. Holidays and vacation time 4. Unit productivity
What signs and symptoms are indicative of a urinary tract disorder in the childhood period (2 to 14 years)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fatigue b. Dehydration c. Hypotension d. Growth failure e. Blood in the urine
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1. antidiarrheal agent 2. laxative 3. antacid 4. fluid restriction
The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax) for treatment of genital herpes. What is a priority assessment by the nurse?
1. Auditory and visual hallucinations 2. Increased serum creatinine 3. Respiratory distress 4. Thrombocytopenia