When admitting an elderly patient, your assessment reveals loss of peripheral vision and a decline in visual acuity. The patient needs to be evaluated further for
A) glaucoma.
B) cataracts.
C) diabetic retinopathy.
D) senile macular degeneration.
A
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a. Egocentrism b. Artificialism c. Animism d. Intuition
Which of the following is a major barrier to a nurse caring for the family as a whole?
a. Families often don't want to know what is wrong with their loved one. b. Nurses don't know how to care for families. c. Reimbursement is paid only for services given to an individual. d. The family often isn't available when the nurse is giving care.
The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient who will receive a prescription for cefaclor (Ceclor). What important information will the nurse provide this patient?
A) Avoid alcohol until 72 hours after stopping this medication. B) Genital itching will go away after the drug is discontinued. C) Monitor for yellowing of the skin or eyes and call the doctor if it occurs. D) Avoid grapefruit juice when taking this medication to prevent adverse effects.
The nurse is evaluating the medication list of a client with acute gastritis. Which medication would create the most concern?
A) Cardiac glycoside (Digoxin) B) Loop diuretic (Lasix) C) Anti-arthritis medication (Advil) D) Antihistamine (Benadryl)