a. Blood pressure
b. Oxygen saturation
c. Intracranial pressure
d. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
b. Oxygen saturation
c. Intracranial pressure
d. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
The nurse is a case manager for several older adults living in the community. Which of the following goals are relevant for community or home based nursing care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Educate clients and caregivers about adult daycare programs
2. Diagnose and treat psychiatric illnesses
3. Coordinate supportive services to compensate for deficits
4. Encourage relocation to assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
5. Maintain safety and optimal functional independence
1,3,5
Rationale: Educate clients and caregivers about adult daycare programs: Education about community-based programs such as adult daycare programs can provide respite for stressed and overwhelmed caregivers.
Nursing
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a. The client has made decisions regarding treatment if he becomes incapacitated. b. The client has a living will. c. The client has a Do Not Resuscitate order. d. The client's family has decided on a med-ical treatment regimen.
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A typical day for the nurse manager includes the time she spends with other nurses, client, physicians, and ancillary staff. The most important skill she must have is the ability to
A) Provide direct client care B) Maintain the unit's budget C) Plan for the future D) Communicate with all groups
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The nurse is preparing written handouts to be used as part of the standardized teaching plan for patient's who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to include in the handouts:
a) Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are common symptoms of Diabetes mellitus b) The use of the right foods can help in keeping blood glucose at a near-normal level c) Some diabetes control blood glucose with oral medications or nutritional interventions d) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and the associated symptoms
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The nurse has administered prescribed IV mannitol (Osmitrol) to an unconscious patient. Which parameter should the nurse monitor to determine the medication's effectiveness?
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