Behavioral symptoms of dementia include all of the following except:
a. wandering
b. anxiety
c. hoarding
d. aggression
B
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The nurse is caring for a client who just had a lumbar puncture performed. The priority of care for this client is to:
1. Have the client cough, deep-breathe, and turn frequently. 2. Ensure the client lies flat for 6-12 hours. 3. Administer laxatives for 2-3 days following the procedure. 4. Apply pressure to the insertion site for 5-10 minutes.
When evaluating an 82-year-old patient receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), what laboratory value deviations may be related to the medication?
A) Elevated uric acid levels B) Reduced blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels C) A serum potassium level of 4.7 mEq/L D) A hemoglobin A1C of 4.8
The nurse who is engaged in the evaluation phase of the nursing process is:
a. comparing the actual outcome data with the stated measurable outcome objectives. b. identifying and defining the problem. c. establishing an initial plan of care. d. formulating a hypothesis.
The 27-year-old male client with Hodgkin's lymphoma in the abdominal and pelvic regions is about to start radiation therapy. What long-term side effect of this therapy should the nurse be sure that he understands?
A. Sperm production will be permanently disrupted. B. Constipation will be continuous throughout therapy. C. Baldness from radiation therapy is likely to be permanent. D. This treatment increases the risk for prostate cancer later in life.