An LPN working in a long-term care facility notes that a 92-year-old woman has lost 3 pounds in the past week. Which of the following would the nurse request be added to the treatment plan?
A. Nutritional supplementation with Boost with meals and at bedtime
B. Anti-emetic therapy with ondansetron (Zofran) every day
C. Anti-depressant therapy with bupropion (Wellbutrin)
D. A referral to a psychiatrist
A
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A. Axons B. Cell bodies C. Myelin sheaths D. Dendrites
Nancy is reading the doctor's orders for Ms. Brighton, a 72-year-old with COPD, congestive heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She notices that one of the newly prescribed medications has the potential for life-threatening potentiation of one of Ms. Brighton's other medications. What should Nancy do?
a. Question the order and explain the potential problems. b. Document Nancy's concerns but take no further action. c. Do nothing; the physician has written the order. d. Advise Ms. Brighton to refuse to take the medication.
When using instructional cues, they should be
A) vague, action-oriented, and integrated. B) short, action-oriented, and integrated. C) vague, action-oriented, and disconnected. D) short, action-oriented, and disconnected.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false