Elderly patients should be asked about all medications they are taking including prescription, OTC meds,
social drugs, and herbal and home remedies. If possible, you should have them bring in all medications to
be checked.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Physicians and other healthcare providers write orders for procedures and medications. The nurse is responsible for: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Questioning an order that the client questions. 2. Carrying out an order that is dated and signed by the provider. 3. Carrying out verbal orders given by the physician. 4. Questioning illegible orders. 5. Assuming the dosage of an unclear order.
What does chaos theory of change require?
A) Most stakeholders accepting the need for change B) Finding solutions to resistance to change C) Changing attitudes more than increasing knowledge D) Finding underlying order in random data
The nurse's initial responsibility in the management of a client's collaborative problem is to:
1. Monitor for changes 2. Advocate for the client 3. Implement interventions 4. Evaluate client outcomes
What are the vital signs?
What will be an ideal response?