A client recovering from a cardiac angiography develops slurred speech. What does the nurse do first?
A. Maintains NPO (nothing by mouth) until this resolves
B. Calls in another nurse for a second opinion
C. Performs a complete neurologic assessment and notifies the physician
D. Explains to the client and family that this is expected after sedation
Answer: C. Performs a complete neurologic assessment and notifies the physician
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When encouraging a fitness program for older adults, what must the nurse consider?
1) Older adults should engage in 75 to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. 2) More than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can be harmful to bones. 3) Structured calisthenics programs achieve greater health benefits for older adults. 4) Older adults at risk for falling should do activities that maintain or improve balance.
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a. altruism. b. universality. c. cohesiveness. d. corrective recapitulation.
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a. Eye opening b. Verbal response c. Sensory response d. Motor response