The nurse explains to the children of an 82-year-old client that the leading cause of injury among older adults is:
1. Accidental poisonings.
2. Burns.
3. Falls.
4. Fires.
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Rationale 1: Poisoning is not the leading cause of injury in older adults.
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The patient is receiving intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation. What is an indication for this therapy?
A) Hypotension after ST elevation myocardial infarction refractory to other therapy B) High cardiac output in cardiogenic and other acute shock syndrome states C) Right-sided congestive heart failure refractory to other therapy D) Routine recovery from coronary artery bypass surgery in low-risk patients
The nurse is teaching the patient how to reduce risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). What condition does the nurse encourage the patient to control in order to reduce CAD risk? (Select all that apply.)
A) Obesity B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Depression E) High stress levels
The nurse is employed in a neurologist's office, performing a history and assessment on a client experiencing hearing difficulty. The nurse is most correct to gather equipment to assess the function of which cranial nerve?
A) Cranial nerve II B) Cranial nerve VI C) Cranial nerve VIII D) Cranial nerve XI
You observe redness, swelling, and narrowing of the external ear, which most likely indicate acute otitis ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word