The nurse explains that the main goal of gerontological rehabilitation nurses (GRNs) is to provide rehabilitative care, and also to teach:
a. restoration.
b. prevention.
c. adaptive skills.
d. positive reinforcement.
B
Teaching prevention is the dual goal of the GRN. Restoration, adaptive skills, and positive reinforcements are all part of rehabilitation.
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a. Increased oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry b. Increased peak inspiratory pressure on the ventilator c. Normal chest radiograph with enlarged cardiac structures d. PaO2/FiO2 ratio > 300
The nurse has completed medication education for the client receiving danazol (Danocrine). The nurse evaluates learning has been effective when the client makes which statements?
1. "I may develop acne while on this medication." 2. "I need to weigh myself twice weekly." 3. "This medication may cause my hair to thin." 4. "I need to have my serum cholesterol levels checked frequently." 5. "I may notice that my breasts enlarge while taking this medication."
Which characteristics of sedation describe a client that has been administered general anesthesia?
A. A sleeping state that can be awakened easily B. An unconscious state, without analgesia C. A total loss of body movements D. A conscious but sleepy state of being
Biennial inventory is inventory of all controlled substances on hand to be conducted:
a. Twice a year b. Every 2 years c. Once a year d. Every 5 years