The nurse is caring for several hospitalized clients with anorexia nervosa. A critical assessment for the nurse to make includes assessment of the clients' histories of:
A) Paranoia.
B) Primary insomnia.
C) Substance abuse.
D) Aggression.
D
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Common complications of inactivity in older adults include all of the following except
a. Decreased range of motion of the joint b. Decreased bone mass c. Decreased muscle mass d. Decreased energy
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of diabetes type 2. Which of the following statements indicates a negative coping response?
a. "I will look up information on the Internet about diabetes." b. "I will join a support group." c. "I will only focus on learning to manage my medication first." d. "I will make changes slowly so I can adapt to each change."
The nurse is planning care for an older client with respiratory acidosis. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A) Administer prescribed intravenous fluids carefully. B) Administer intravenous sodium bicarbonate. C) Maintain adequate hydration. D) Reduce environmental stimuli.
A nurse is teaching a group of business people about disease transmission. He knows that he needs to reeducate when one of the participants states which of the following?
a. "When traveling outside of the country, I need to be sure that I receive appropriate vaccinations." b. "Food and water supplies in foreign countries can contain microorganisms to which my body is not accustomed and has no resistance." c. "If I don't feel sick, then I don't have to worry about transmitted diseases." d. "I need to be sure to have good hygiene practices when traveling in crowded planes and trains."