An elderly client wants to move into a congregate housing facility. What information
should the nurse provide regarding congregate housing?
A) Personnel from the facility will check on each client daily
B) Clients at this facility are supervised in all activities
C) Clients spend only part of their day in this facility
D) Only clients with disabilities can use this facility
A
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The nurse examines the client admitted for burns to the right hand and notes redness and a blister over the palm of the hand. The client reports it is painful but that some areas have reduced sensation. The nurse classifies this burn as:
1. Superficial. 2. Superficial partial-thickness. 3. Deep partial-thickness. 4. Full-thickness.
Which of the following behaviors would be acceptable in the online communication environment? Select all that apply
A. Communicate as you would face-to-face. B. Follow the same rules of behavior online that you follow when dealing with individuals in person. C. Send copies of information only to individuals with a need to know. D. Use a communication style that will cause a reaction on the part of the receiver.
A 90-year-old female patient is scheduled to undergo a partial mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when planning this patient's postoperative care?
A) Risk for Delayed Growth and Development related to prolonged hospitalization B) Risk for Decisional Conflict related to discharge planning C) Risk for Impaired Memory related to old age D) Risk for Infection related to reduced immune function
The nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is experiencing a manic episode. To assist the client in reducing the hyperactive behavior, what should the nurse do?
1. Engage the client in a quiet game of cards or puzzle solving. 2. Allow the client to set her own limits on behavior. 3. Provide a calm, quiet area for the client to sit or walk around in. 4. Encourage the client to get involved in a game of volleyball.