The nurse is aware that the patient at greatest risk for injury from falls is the:
1. toddler.
2. teenager.
3. middle-aged adult.
4. older adult.
4
Older adults are at particular risk for accidents because of changes brought about by aging, a greater potential for injury, and poorer clinical outcomes.
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What condition that is associated with Alzheimer disease does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? 1. Aphasia 2. Amnesia 3. Apraxia 4. Agnosia
A nurse is caring for a patient with achalasia. What nursing actions should be implemented to help the patient reduce swallowing difficulty? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identify foods that cause the problem. b. Experiment with different eating posi-tions. c. Elevate the head of the bed at night. d. Suggest eating more rapidly. e. Offer small bites of fresh vegetables.
The nurse is teaching a patient with a partial-thickness wound how to wear his elastic pressure garment. How would the nurse instruct the patient to wear this garment?
A) 4 to 6 hours a day for 6 months B) Daily for 2 to 3 months after the injury C) Continuously D) At night while sleeping for a year after the injury
The nurse is evaluating the expected outcomes of care for a pregnant adolescent. For the evaluation, the nurse will ask: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Was a trusting relationship developed? 2. Did the adolescent explore financial options open to teen parents? 3. Did the adolescent make plans for continuing her education? 4. Can the adolescent problem-solve? 5. Did the adolescent follow recommendations?