Major concerns of the elderly living alone in their home are: (Name 2) ____________________________________________
ANS:
Safety, quality of life, support system, access to medical care, financial support, emotional support
The elderly remaining in the home have a greater chance of remaining healthier longer.
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A) Assists followers in working cooperatively to maximize time use B) Appropriately prioritizes day-to-day planning to meet short-term and long-term unit goals C) Builds time for planning into the work schedule D) Utilizes technology to facilitate timely communication and documentation
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1. provision of intravenous fluids to maintain a urine output of 30 cc per hour 2. irrigating the patient's bladder with a sodium bicarbonate solution 3. interventions to raise the urine pH to an alkaline level 4. withholding sodium bicarbonate to the patient
The nurse is caring for a client who asks why LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is called the "bad" cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. It consists of 50% cholesterol. 2. It synthesizes other steroids. 3. It is stored in the tissues. 4. It increases the risk of heart disease.