When planning care, for which older patients should the nurse identify as being at risk for malnutrition as a result of hypermetabolism? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Patient with a fever
2. Patient with dysphagia
3. Patient with osteoporosis
4. Patient who is a vegetarian
5. Patient with chronic lung disease
1,5
Rationale: The patient with a fever is at risk for malnutrition as a result of hypermetabolism.
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The nurse and a client talk about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The client asks, "What's AA all about?" Which reply by the nurse best describes AA?
1. "It's a group that learns about drinking from a group leader." 2. "It's a form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist." 3. "It's a group that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers." 4. "It's a self-help group where the norm is sobriety."
In an activity log, a nurse records attendance at an education seminar as, "Class on arrhythmia recognition, State College, taught by Sue Smith, RN
" What else would be valuable for the nurse to include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The exact title of the seminar or event 2. Which colleagues attended with the nurse 3. Who paid for the course and what it cost 4. The date 5. Any certifications achieved
A nurse is making an open bed for a mobile client. Which should the nurse ensure so that the client can easily get into the bed?
A) Pull the covers up to the head of the bed B) Cover the top sheet with a blanket C) Fan-fold the top linens to the bottom third of the bed D) Allow the bed to remain at a higher level
Patients receiving miotic inhibitors should be watched closely for side effects such as numbness, tingling, headache, and muscle pain because these indicate early signs of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).