A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient with a hearing deficit caused by presbycusis. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when communicating with the patient?
A) Use a higher volume of speech.
B) Address the client's family members.
C) Ask if the client can use sign language.
D) Use lower pitched tones.
D
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1. Corrective surgery 2. Corrective lenses 3. UV protective sunglasses 4. Corneal transplant
The pediatrician orders an opioid as a pain reliever for a child. The nurse is aware that research has shown that:
a. children do not tolerate opioid medications well b. opioids tend to potentiate other medications to a dangerous level in children c. opioids are not a good choice for children over 10 as these children are more prone to addiction than younger children d. use of opioids for pain relief in children is unlikely to result in addiction even if used for the long-term
While as a nurse on a gastrointestinal (GI) unit, you receive a call from an affiliate outpatient clinic notifying you of a direct admission with an estimated time of arrival of 60 minutes. The clinic nurse gives youthe following information: A.G
is an 82-year-old woman with a 3-day history of intermittent abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and nausea and vomiting (N/V). A.G. moved from Italy to join her grandson and his family only 2 months ago, and she speaks very little English. All information was obtained through her grandson. Past medical history includes colectomy for colon cancer 6 years ago and ventral hernia repair 2 years ago. she has no history of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, or pulmonary disease. she takes only ibuprofen (Motrin) occasionally for mild arthritis. Allergies include sulfa drugs and meperidine. A.G.'s tentative diagnosis is small bowel obstruction (sBO) secondary to adhesions. A.G. is being admitted to your floor for diagnostic workup. Her vital signs (Vs) are stable, she is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of d5 ½ Ns with 20 mEq KCl at 100 mL/hr, and 2 L oxygen by nasal cannula. Based on the nurse's report, what signs of bowel obstruction does A.G. manifest?
The nurse is preparing a teaching guide to be used for prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum nutritional classes. Which nutrients should the nurse emphasize that remain consistent throughout these gestational periods? Select all that apply
1. Fat 2. Iron 3. Protein 4. Vitamin K 5. Pyridoxine