Statistically, which of the following elderly clients is at greatest risk for mistreatment in the domestic setting?
A) an active 70-year-old woman with well-controlled diabetes who lives alone
B) a healthy 75-year-old man who is a retired businessman and lives with his son
C) an 82-year-old woman with severe osteoarthritis and macular degeneration who lives with her single daughter who has an adult son with cerebral palsy
D) a 77-year-old man who has a history of coronary bypass surgery, is active, and lives with his wife
C
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A) influence cellular uptake of proteins. B) enhance the effect of insulin. C) elevate blood sugar. D) decrease fatty acids.
What are the primary nursing considerations when assisting with or conducting a physical assessment of the genitalia?
A) ensuring sterility of all equipment and supplies B) respecting the patient's privacy and modesty C) providing a means for cleansing the area D) leaving the room during the assessment
A mother asks you when her baby will be able to pick up and hold toys. You would explain to her that in order to be able to willingly grasp an object such as a toy, the baby must first:
a. have the ability to release the object c. lose the involuntary grasp reflex b. double the birth weight d. be able to sit up
A nurse is caring for a dying patient. When is the best time for the nurse to discuss end-of-life care?
a. During assessment b. During planning c. During implementation d. During evaluation