It is essential to stereotype patients according to their ages to deliver age-appropriate care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The nurse is working with a pregnant client who has six children. The ages of the children range from six months to twelve years of age. An example of health restoration when working with this client would include education regarding:
1. Prenatal care. 2. Appropriate nutrition. 3. Dental hygiene. 4. Effective contraception to prevent subsequent pregnancies.
An older patient with osteoarthritis complains of stomach discomfort and shortness of breath after years of taking aspirin for pain relief. What change in pain control medication would be most appropriate for the home health care nurse to suggest?
a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) b. Oral corticosteroids c. Mild exercise d. Warm baths
When caring for a 5-year-old in traction, the nurse is conducting a skin examination for signs of pressure ulcers. Particular attention should be paid to which of the following areas?
A) Sacral area B) Hip area C) Occiput D) Upper arm
The nurse is assessing laboratory results for a client with myasthenia gravis (MG). Which results does the nurse correlate with this disease process?
a. Elevated serum calcium level b. Decreased thyroid hormone level c. Decreased complete blood count d. Elevated acetylcholine receptor antibody levels