A client is moving into a long-term care facility. During the data collection, the nurse is collecting information concerning his visual acuity. The nurse notes the client is wearing glasses
When performing the assessment, what actions by the nurse are most appropriate?
A) Ask the client to remove the glasses during the assessment.
B) Allow the client to choose whether or not to remove the glasses during the assessment.
C) If the client reports wearing the glasses more than 25% of the time, the glasses should be worn during the assessment.
D) Ask the client to wear the glasses.
D
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a. continue her daily walking routine. b. curtail further increases in physical activi-ty. c. document preferred end-of-life interven-tions. d. avoid exposing herself to crowds.
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1. 2,880 minutes 2. 3,120 minutes 3. 3,240 minutes 4. 3,360 minutes
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a. dilute nystatin in water before taking it. b. take nystatin with meals. c. hold the medication in the mouth for several minutes before swallowing. d. immediately swallow the nystatin and follow it with fruit juice.
If a patient has liver disease, the medication dose may have to be ________ because of alterations in metabolism.
A. left unchanged B. increased by half C. increased twofold D. decreased