The nurse is planning to assess an older patient's risk for cardiovascular disease. Which assessment question is priority?
1. "Are you short of breath at rest?"
2. "Do you sleep through the night?"
3. "Are your bowel movements regular?"
4. "Do you exercise several times a week?"
1. "Are you short of breath at rest?"
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The home care nurse is assessing a client with macular degeneration. What interventions would be appropriate to ensure home safety for this client?
Select all that apply. A) Keep the stairs free of clutter. B) Wear socks without shoes when walking in the home. C) Utilize one electrical outlet for devices. D) Have grab bars installed in the bathroom. E) Remove scatter rugs from the floors in the home.
The nurse locates an article to support a change in patient care; however, there is a fee to obtain the entire manuscript. What should the nurse consider before purchasing this article?
A) If the content is appropriate to address the issue B) If there are other articles not appearing in the search C) If the organization will reimburse for the cost of the article D) If purchasing the entire magazine might be a better use of resources
Emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are becoming a concern today. Some of these are malaria, TB, and influenza
Emerging infectious diseases are new infections from different microorganisms such as the bird flu, Lyme disease, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, and hantavirus. a. What do you see as the reasons or causes of these new microorganisms and the reemergence of the older microorganisms? b. What are the six parts of the chain of infection?
The nurse notices that a client who follows a Kosher diet has a hamburger for lunch. Which item should the nurse remove before providing the tray to the client?
a. Green salad b. Peas and carrots c. Container of milk d. Container of orange juice