The nurse leads a group of postmenopausal older women on a daily 15-minute "walking tour" through the long-term care facility to:
a. improve bone strength.
b. orient them to their surroundings.
c. improve their socialization.
d. increase their appetite.
ANS: A
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Client: Thomas Jackson DOB: 5/3/1936 Gender: Male January 23 (Today): Right upper extremity PICC is intact, patent, and has a good blood return. Site clean and free from manifestations of infiltration, irritation, and infection. -Sue Franks, RN January 20: Purulent drainage from sacral wound. Wound cleansed and dressing changed. Dr. Smith notified and updated on client status. New orders received for intravenous antibiotics. -Sue Franks, RN January 13: Client alert and oriented. Sacral wound dressing changed. -Sue Franks, RN January 6: Right upper extremity PICC inserted. No complications. Discharged with home health care. -Dr. Smith Based on the information provided, which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the health care provider. b. Administer the prescribed medication. c. Discontinue the PICC. d. Switch the medication to the oral route.
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a. study the history of nursing b. study the history of medicine c. review current issues that impact the profession d. talk with clients who have recently received nursing care
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