While ambulating in the hallway of a hospital, the patient complains of extreme dizziness. The nurse, alert to a syncopal episode, should first:
A) Support the patient and walk quickly back to the room
B) Lean the patient against the wall until the episode passes
C) Lower the patient gently to the floor
D) Go for help
C) Lower the patient gently to the floor
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Generalizing about decline of most functional aspects of the older adult, the nurse recognizes that one area that is not physically affected by age is:
a. physical activity. b. productivity. c. cognition. d. sexuality.
A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. What would be important information for the nurse to give the patient who is prescribed corticosteroid therapy?
A) The patient's diet should be low protein with ample fat. B) There will be no change in appearance. C) The patient is at an increased risk for developing infection. D) The patient is at a decreased risk for development of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.
The nurse is entering the third phase of the nursing process with a client, which is:
a. diagnosis. c. planning. b. analysis. d. evaluation.
A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing abruption placenta based on assessment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dark red vaginal bleeding B) Insidious onset C) Absence of pain D) Rigid uterus E) Absent fetal heart tones