An older patient with diabetes has an oral infection and is on antibiotics. Which manifestations might the nurse observe in this patient?
1. Increased weight
2. Increased appetite
3. Increased gustatory sensation
4. Increased salt or sugar intake
4
Rationale: Increased weight is incorrect because loss of taste results in loss of appetite, which leads to loss of weight.
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A. Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate) B. Lamictal (limotragine) C. Pedia-profen (ibuprofen) D. Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) E. Ventolin (albuterol)
Which of the following are most likely to physically abuse elderly Americans?
a. A partner or spouse b. A caregiver c. A stranger d. An adult child
The nurse educator is discussing hemodynamic monitoring with newly hired intensive care unit nurses
Which information regarding the importance of leveling the hemodynamic transducer should the educator provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The level of the transducer is set when the central venous catheter is initiated and should not be moved. 2. If the transducer is too high, pressure readings will be decreased. 3. The physician must be called in to level the transducer. 4. The transducer should be leveled with the phlebostatic axis point. 5. It the transducer is too low, the readings will be increased.
Which diseases are caused by herpes viruses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chicken pox b. Hepatitis c. Influenza d. Mononucleosis e. Shingles