A 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility has left the majority of his supper tray untouched, and the nurse has asked him about the reason for this. The resident states, "For a long time now, food just doesn't taste as well as it used to
" The nurse should be aware that the etiology of this problem is most likely to involve:
A) Cranial nerve dysfunction
B) An upper motor neuron lesion
C) Age-related changes to the neurological system
D) The development of a posterior spinal nerve lesion
C
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The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with an eating disorder. Which findings indicates that the client is experiencing bulimia nervosa? (Select all that apply.)
a. BMI is 17 b. Lanugo noted c. Absent gag reflex d. Potassium level is 3.3 mEq/L e. Apical pulse is 56 beats per minute
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may be prescribed to:
1. Decrease the incidence of beriberi 2. Reduce headaches and migraines 3. Prevent pernicious anemia 4. Treat hyperlipidemia
A client is being discharged from the acute care unit after a suicide attempt. Prior to discharge, the nurse discusses potential problems and works with the client and family to manage possible problems and address future suicidal behaviors
The nurse suggests: A) That the family avoid discussing the impact of suicide. B) Family members ignore any comments the client makes about suicide. C) That the client's suicidal thoughts will diminish and eventually disappear. D) Preparing a crisis care card with the client that lists available resources and support systems.
A client who received a refill for a medication returns to the pharmacy and says, ìThis medication is wrong! It doesnít look anything like my usual prescription.î Which response by the pharmacist would be most appropriate?
1. "Your usual prescription drug is too expensive, so I substituted it with a generic one." 2. "There is no difference between this drug and the one you usually get." 3. "Our state allows me to substitute a generic drug when the prescription calls for a brand-name drug." 4. "Don't worry. Can you see that the generic ingredients are exactly the same?" 5. "This medication is a generic form of your other medication. That is why it looks different. But it has the same ingredients and should work the same way."