An older patient who cares for a middle-aged son who is ill is concerned about personal health and who will provide the son with care if the patient becomes ill. Which factor should the nurse discuss with the patient?
1. Depression
2. Elder abuse
3. Palliative care
4. Caregiver burden
4. Caregiver burden
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During routine assessment of a critically ill patient, the nurse is able to indent the skin on the dorsal surface of the foot 4 mm and the skin rebounds in a few seconds. What degree or type of edema is present?
A) Nonpitting edema B) 2+ pitting edema C) 3+ pitting edema D) 4+ pitting edema
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this procedure and diabetes?
1. "Evidence indicates positive outcomes for many patients with diabetes who undergo surgical weight loss procedures." 2. "Surgical procedures can be dangerous for patients with diabetes." 3. "Do you feel that a surgical weight loss procedure will cure your obesity?" 4. "This procedure is more appropriate for a patient who has a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus."
The Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study results indicated that the percentage of people who had, during their lifetime, experienced symptoms that would have been assigned a DSM diagnosis was about ____________________ percent
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse has been teaching a patient about herbal preparations and determines that additional teaching is required when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I should check with you before using an herbal product." 2. "Herbal products usually contain only one active ingredient." 3. "I need to be careful about where I store my herbal product." 4. "Herbal preparations are available in solid and liquid forms."