A nurse is interested in creating a small business and is looking for a viable market. One of the issues the nurse is taking into account is that the fastest growing consumer group for years to come includes individuals:
a. 40 years and older. c. 65 years and older.
b. 50 years and older. d. 85 years and older.
C
The fastest growing consumer group for years to come is the elderly—persons 65 and older—(U.S.
Census Bureau, 2009a). An estimated 76 million Baby Boomers will be turning 65 by 2011 . The
number of elderly people is growing at an explosive rate and is expected to reach 27 million by 2050
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2009a).
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1. "When did you last take your medications?" 2. "Have you taken all of your medicines as prescribed?" 3. "Are you feeling better now that you are taking medicine?" 4. "Have you had any reaction to your medications?"
The nursing instructor is conducting a class regarding nursing ethics prior to taking the students to their first clinical. The instructor determines that more teaching is needed when the student states that the ANA Code of Ethics:
1. "Is the only code of ethics available for nurses.". 2. "Is used by all health care professionals.". 3. "Guides nurses in their professional behavior and relationships.". 4. "Forms the basis for possible law suits.".
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She states that she is not consistent with safe sex practices due to her significant other's preferences and feels uncomfortable asking him to wear a condom. Which is the nurse's best response to promote the client's health? A) "You won't become pregnant as long as you are taking your drug cocktail." B) "You will not be protected against other strains of HIV or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)." C) "You will both be safe because you both already have HIV." D) "Let's have you both tested for STIs."
The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Based on what the nurse knows about this diagnosis, which of the following interventions would the nurse determine has top priority?
A) Suicide B) Aggression C) Substance abuse D) Eating disorder