A 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility insists on wearing high heels and miniskirts to the dining room for meals and will not leave her room without first applying glamorous makeup
The gerontological nurse assesses that the behavior is related to: 1. insecurity about her appearance.
2. trying to cope with the changes of aging.
3. denial concerning her advancing age.
4. her fashion consciousness.
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Some older people confront aging, whereas others deny it by acting in a younger manner.
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1. 2 to 4 weeks. 2. 4 to 8 weeks. 3. 8 to 12 weeks. 4. 12 to 16 weeks.
A study was conducted to determine if videotaped instruction was more effective than written instruction (a pamphlet) to teach menopausal women the benefits of regular mammograms. Which condition would be considered an antecedent variable?
a. There were 38 subjects in the pamphlet group and 34 subjects in the videotape group. b. During the study, 50% of the videotape group received flu shots, whereas 25% of those in the pamphlet group received flu shots. c. Four members of the pamphlet group had mothers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, but no members of the videotape group had mothers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. d. While participating in the study, five members of the videotape group began performing breast self-examination (BSE), while two members of the pamphlet group began performing BSE.
A nurse works full time on the oncology unit at the hospital and works part time on weekends giving immunizations at the local pharmacy. While giving an injection on a weekend, the nurse caused injury to the patient's arm and is now being sued
How will the hospital's malpractice insurance provide coverage for this nurse? a. It will provide coverage as long as the nurse followed all procedures, protocols, and policies correctly. b. The hospital's malpractice insurance covers this nurse only during the time the nurse is working at the hospital. c. As long as the nurse has never been sued before this incident, the hospital's malpractice insurance will cover the nurse. d. The hospital's malpractice insurance will provide approximately 50% of the coverage the nurse will need.
The nurse is writing the care plan for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patient who has partial left-sided paralysis and is experiencing ataxia. Which intervention is most beneficial for this pa-tient?
a. Encourage the patient to ambulate as much as possible when she feels the energy to do so. b. Ensure the patient receives pureed foods and thickened liquids. c. Place the patient's call light on the right side of the patient and remind her to call for assistance before getting up. d. Encourage the patient to use a communi-cation board.