Which of the following older clients is at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency?
A) the client who does not drink milk
B) the client who is taking isoniazid (INH) after a positive tuberculin skin test
C) the client who works outdoors daily and does not wear sunscreen
D) the client with macrocytic anemia
A
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A) Discontinue the high-calorie diet. B) Assess the patient for pulmonary edema. C) Discontinue the amphetamines. D) Administer a proton pump inhibitor.
An older patient with a history of anginal syndrome and congestive heart failure is admitted to the Cardiac Care Unit with a myocardial infarction. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the health care provider?
A) Early morning fatigue B) Increase in respiratory rate C) Dyspnea when getting out of bed to sit in a chair D) Decrease in blood pressure and increase in temperature
The nurse is caring for four clients receiving IV therapy. Which client does the nurse assess first?
a. Client with a newly inserted peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line waiting for x-ray b. Client with a peripheral catheter for intermittent infusions c. Older adult client with a nonaccessed implanted port d. Older adult client with normal saline infusion
The nurse knows that which of the following would best help a client to learn?
A) Use only written instructions, so clients will have proof they understood what was said. B) Utilize instructional techniques specific to the client's age, developmental stage, and culture. C) Include the client, parents, and any family that will be present in the household. D) Refer any client questions to the nurse supervisor.