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Rank interventions the nurse should use to assist this individual to restore baseline functional status in order, beginning with the first intervention. a. Provide well-balanced diet. b. Assist with range of motion. c. Sit in chair 4 times daily. d. Keep O2 saturation above 95%.
The nurse prepares to administer diltiazem (Cardizem LA) to an older adult with ischemic heart disease. When is the optimum time to administer this medication to help prevent complications of heart disease associated with rhythmical variations?
a. Midday b. At bedtime c. At breakfast d. Every 4 hours
The nurse researcher has identified the study problem and variables. The nurse is now writing a formal statement of the expected relationship between the variables in a specific population
What portion of the study is the researcher developing? 1. Research question. 2. Hypothesis. 3. Objective. 4. Variable.
Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented to prevent dehydration in hospitalized older adults?
a. Implementing intake and output recording for any patients with fever, diarrhea, vom-iting, or an infection b. Limiting duration of NPO requirements for diagnostic tests and procedures c. Administering IV fluids to all hospitalized older adults d. Limiting the use of diuretic medications in hospitalized older adults e. Making sure that hospitalized patients have easy access to fluids