A home health nurse that is caring for an 88-year-old patient with severe hypertension in addition to a respiratory problem notices several drugs on the bedside table. Which medication should the nurse suggest the patient avoid?
a. Aspirin
b. Colace
c. Expectorant
d. Decongestant
D
Decongestants increase the blood pressure.
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The nurse is caring for a single client who is scheduled for another surgery. The nurse realizes that: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client's coping skills are influenced by age 2. The client may have difficulty coping due to the number of surgeries experienced 3. A generally anxious client may have difficulty coping with the additional stressor 4. The duration of the illness has minimal effect on the client's coping skills 5. The client may use adaptive mechanisms unconsciously
The nurse is caring for a woman who went through menopause 5 years earlier. The nursing plan of care for this patient includes teaching related to the importance of what dietary change?
A) Increased intake of fatty foods to maintain lipid levels B) Reduced caloric intake because of lower activity levels C) Increased calcium intake to reduce calcium loss in bones D) Increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration from increased urination
One common employee motivation problem may be seen when staff have a lack of goals. One solution to this problem could include:
a. Well-defined job descriptions c. feedback on performance b. pay for performance d. enhanced hygiene factors
When safely transporting a client in a wheelchair, the nurse should:
a. raise the footplates before transferring the client into the wheelchair. b. push the client face-forward ahead of the nurse into the elevator. c. position the client as far forward as possible on the seat of the chair. d. position the chair ahead of the nurse when going down a ramp.