A resident with dementia is having problems dressing. Which measure will help?
a. Ask the person to allow you to dress him or her.
b. Let the person choose what to wear from 2 or 3 outfits.
c. Have the person pick out his or her clothes from his or her dresser of clothes.
d. Complete the process as quickly as possi-ble.
B
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1. Administering pain medication 2. Assisting with ADLs 3. Forcing fluids 4. Allowing unlimited visitors 5. Maintaining respiratory status
A client has been diagnosed with cancer of the gallbladder. Which statement by the client would lead the nurse to feel concern for this client's coping?
a. "After my chemotherapy is over, I think I will retire and do a lot of traveling. b. "I'm going to see a lawyer and update my will and advance directives." c. "It's hard deciding if I should have chemo or radiation because both have bad results." d. "My doctors say there is no agreement on the best treatment."
The nurse is monitoring the TPN infusion for a small child. The nurse notices that the infusion is behind. The nurse should perform which of the following interventions?
a. Speed up the infusion to catch up b. Notify the nurse in charge c. Stop the infusion d. None of the above
The doctor has prescribed an injection of solu-medrol and occult of all stools for a child with acquired thrombocytopenia. Why should the nurse question the order?
1. Blood in the stools is rare with this illness. 2. Steroids are not an effective treatment. 3. Injections should not be given to a child with this condition. 4. None of the orders are appropriate for a child with this illness.