A nurse completes a drug history for an 83-year-old patient newly hospitalized with syncope. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to assess?
a. Prescription and nonprescription drugs and substances the patient uses
b. Places the patient stores medications at home
c. The names of persons who assist the patient daily with medication management
d. The name of the pharmacy where the patient routinely has prescriptions filled
a
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A client's laboratory reports show marked deficiencies of both serum sodium and potassium. On the
basis of this finding, the nurse should assess the client for symptoms of electrical conduction problems a. throughout the body. b. in skeletal muscle function only. c. in the central nervous system only. d. in the cardiac conduction system only.
The next to last meeting of an interpersonal therapy group is taking place. The group leader's task is
to a. keep the group focused on the goals of individual members. b. solidify progress of members in building relationships. c. help members prepare for separation. d. foster clear, congruent communication.
An older client has a significant amount of dental plaque. What can the nurse include when instructing the client about brushing the teeth and gums?
1. Use a foam swab and brush three times a day for 3 to 4 minutes. 2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush at bedtime and brush for 1 minute. 3. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Use a medium to hard-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
A client is admitted with symptoms of psychosis. The nurse hurries to the client's room when she hears the client calling for help. She finds the client lying on the ground. The nurse assists the client back to the bed and performs a thorough assessment
The nurse informs the physician and completes the incident report. Which of the following statements should the nurse document in the incident report? A) The client was trying to lower the side rails. B) The client was found lying on the floor. C) The client was trying to get out of the bed. D) The client was not aware that he had fallen.