A nurse is assessing a client for multi-infarct dementia (MID). What should the nurse
assess this client for?
A) Confirm with the client about crack cocaine abuse
B) Check for hypertension or cardiovascular disease
C) Check if the progress was gradual and continuous
D) Ask the client about history of alcohol consumption
B
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The nurse scans an older man's identification band in preparation for medication administration. Which step should the nurse implement next?
a. Ask the patient to state his name. b. Check for allergies to the medication. c. Document the medication as given. d. Administer the patient's medication.
Of the following hospital situations, which one demonstrates the need for further action and improved policies to maintain the confidentiality of patient medical information?
1. Employees are issued individual passwords to access computerized records. 2. A physician logs off a computer after accessing computerized patient records. 3. The nurse logs off the computer after accessing the laboratory record of a patient. 4. Reports of patient tests are faxed to a machine that is shared by the payroll department.
Role-play becomes an effective teaching strategy starting at which developmental level?
a. toddler c. school-age b. preschool d. adolescent
The nurse is planning the diet for the client who will be having a barium enema in two days for a suspected diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. What should be included in the diet?
1. There are no restrictions. 2. The client may have a full diet today and clear liquids tomorrow. 3. The client may have full liquids today and npo tomorrow. 4. The client may have clear liquids both today and tomorrow.