The nurse provides care for elderly clients in an assisted living facility. What does the nurse assess as a primary contributing factor for drug toxicity in the elderly?
A. Older adults often abuse alcohol.
B. Older adults are frequently dehydrated.
C. Older adults are frequently constipated.
D. Older adults have decreased stomach acid.
Answer: B
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A) Cardiac arrhythmias B) Increased salivation and choking C) Severe constipation D) Insomnia
A nurse is aware of the vital role that hormones and the negative feedback mechanism play in the maintenance of homeostasis. Which of the following statements best describes the negative feedback mechanism that controls insulin secretion?
A) Insulin is synthesized and released in an inversely proportionate quantity to glucagon. B) Serum levels of insulin are constantly secreted unless such secretion is actively inhibited. C) High concentrations of insulin in the blood inhibit further insulin secretion. D) Serum levels of insulin are maintained at the lowest possible level.
The mother of a 1-month-old infant calls the nurse at the health clinic. The mother is concerned because the infant has had vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. What instruction should the nurse give this infant's mother?
1. Bring the infant to the clinic for evaluation. 2. Give the infant at least 2 ounces of juice every 2 hours. 3. Measure the infant's urine output for 24 hours. 4. Provide the infant with 50 mL of glucose water.
The nurse caring for a client administers medications as per the physician's order. What stage of the nursing process is the nurse completing for the client when administering medications?
A) Planning B) Nursing diagnosis C) Implementation D) Evaluation