A client is in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease. To address the client's symptoms, which nursing intervention should take priority?
A. Improve cognitive status by encouraging involvement in social activities.
B. Decrease social isolation by providing group therapies.
C. Promote dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures.
D. Facilitate communication by providing assistive devices.
ANS: C
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Which of the following statements about the use of insulin in the treatment of diabetic clients is correct?
A) Insulin is used along with oral hypoglycemic agents to control blood glucose levels in clients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. B) Insulin should be injected intramuscularly in the thigh or buttock regions. C) Insulin is the primary treatment for non-ketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic coma (NKHH C), a potential complication for clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. D) Insulin is available in products that combine intermediate-acting and short-acting insulin to simplify dosing and provide better glucose control.
During the acute and rehabilitation phase of care for the patient with a hemorrhagic stroke, what is the focus of care?
A) Family support, needs, and acceptance B) Needs, issues, and deficits C) Issues, attitude, and deficits D) Attitude, abilities, and family support
If administered properly, anesthetics will never cause a patient to vomit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Callie weighed 135 lb today; 4 weeks ago she weighed 127 lb. She gained ________ over the past 4 weeks. (round to nearest tenth) (use either proportion or dimensional analysis)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).