During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient does not feel refreshed in the morning after sleeping and reports that family members complain about the loud snoring at night
Which assessment finding supports sleep apnea as a potential problem for this patient? 1. Short stature
2. Hypertension
3. Female gender
4. Thin body build
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Rationale: Stature does not play a role in sleep apnea.
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The nurse is performing a focused assessment of the client's gastrointestinal status. Appropriate data to collect would include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Bowel sounds 2. Appetite 3. Range of motion 4. Characteristics of emesis 5. Presence of wheezing
What does the morale principle of autonomy govern?
A) A person's right to make his or her own decision B) Truth telling C) The obligation to do good and prevent harm D) What is right and fair
An older client with moderate stage dementia frequently cannot remember which room he is assigned in a long-term care facility. Which nursing intervention would help this client?
1. Reorient the client when it happens again. 2. Establish landmarks. 3. Investigate placing the client in a private room. 4. Accompany the client on walks.
When administering corticosteroids to a child with rheumatic fever, what should the nurse recognize as an important aspect of giving this classification of medications for this diagnosis?
A) The drug should be stopped gradually by giving decreasing dosages B) The drug will be given for the rest of the child's life C) The drug should be taken for a full course, usually 10 days D) The drug should be taken using a metered-dose inhaler