The client with impaired vision is at risk of sensory overload and sensory deprivation. The nurse identifies the following aids for this client to help the client deal with the deficit: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Window shades
2. Flashing alarm clocks
3. Sign language instruction
4. Color-coding on stoves
5. Large writing on name tags
1,4,5
Rationale: Window shades are important to reduce glare.
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A client with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed enteral nutritional supplements with a polymeric formula. For which reason should the nurse question this prescription?
a. Isotonic formulas can cause diarrhea and should be avoided b. Modular formulas would better address nutritional requirements c. Clients with chronic pancreatitis require formulas with predigested macronutrients d. Polymeric formulas contain nutrients which are partially digested and easy to absorb
When reading about nursing as a career, a student is interested in learning about violence in the profession. Which statement accurately reflects violence in health care and the profession of nursing?
a. Nursing is the most trusted profession and therefore violence is rare. b. Health care workers have the highest rates of nonfatal assault injuries in the workplace. c. Physical violence between peers constitutes lateral violence; however, verbal assault is not recognized as violence. d. Professional organizations have recognized a need to evaluate all nurses for the risk of committing acts of violence.
The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure and reduces stimuli by planning which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Place a sign on the client's door that says "No visitors allowed" 2. Provide all care quickly at one time to provide periods of rest 3. Teach family to speak softly and minimize touching 4. Keep the room dark and quiet 5. Elevate the head of the bed
The community is holding a memorial service to honor members whose lives were lost in a flood one year ago. In which stage of the disaster recovery process is this community?
A. Evaluation B. Restoration C. Mitigation D. Recovery