Chronic dehydration affects the effectiveness of medications
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Many older adults experience chronic dehydration, which results in lower blood volume. Lower blood volume decreases the distribution of drugs throughout the body, causing decreased absorption.
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As part of a class presentation, a nursing instructor describes the characteristics shared by all cultures. Which description of culture being "tacit" indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) Culture is mostly unexpressed. B) Cultures do not remain static. C) Culture is a functional and integrated whole. D) Patterns of cultural behavior are acquired.
What statement by the client indicates her understanding of treatment for pain related to Guillain-Barré syndrome?
A. "I can use the button on the pump as often as I want to get more pain medica-tion." B. "Aspirin will help me when I have pain from this disease." C. "A combination of morphine and distraction seems to help bring me relief right now." D. "I should not have any pain as a result of impaired motor movement while acutely ill."
A client is rehabilitating from a fractured right leg. She is learning to walk on crutches. Together, the client and the nurse have established a plan for the client to walk with a three-point gait for 20 feet by the next day
In outcome identification, what is this termed? A) Establishing a client goal B) Evaluation of crutch training C) Collaboration with physical therapy D) Implementation of crutch walking
A patient has suffered from hypoglycemia twice in the past week. She states she eats one time per day and snacks the rest of the day. What patient education will you provide for this patient?
A) She should limit her alcohol with meals. B) She should increase her caloric intake frequently. C) She should limit her aerobic exercise. D) She should not eat at sporadic times.