The nurse explains that xerostomia (dry mouth) in the older adult may be caused by _________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. age-related reduction in saliva.
b. allergy.
c. eating highly seasoned foods.
d. inadequate fluid intake.
e. use of diuretic medications.
ANS: A, D, E
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Which nursing intervention is a holistic approach to an older adult?
a. Performs glucose testing during the weekly worship service. b. Wheels ambulatory adults to exercise when running late. c. Assigns female nurses to older women who are Islamic. d. Allows older adults in a nursing home to eat meals alone.
Which indicate ways nurse managers can plan to reduce risks for the organization? Select all that apply
1. Investigating a complaint from a client?s wife 2. Encouraging nurses to cut corners when possible 3. Talking to physicians about better ways to do things 4. Keeping staff on task throughout the work day 5. Making sure staff work minimal overtime 6. Enforcing staff discipline for wrongdoing
Regarding the decision to use either a directional or nondirectional alternative hypothesis, most researchers
a. have no convention at all in practice because there are pros and cons to each choice. b. typically use nondirectional alternative hypotheses if the significance level is .05 and directional if it is .01. c. prefer to use directional because of the increase in statistical power. d. use nondirectional alternative hypotheses because this allows you to reject the null if your finding occurs in the opposite direction from your prediction. That is, it allows you to discover something new.
Which characteristics of the unit milieu are most likely to result in a low incidence of violent behavior?
a. A milieu that emphasizes maintaining control and structure b. A unit that is adequately staffed and not overcrowded c. A unit that has a high percentage of newer, fresher staff d. A milieu that focuses on privileges to reward or punish behavior