What would be the most appropriate goal for a frail, elderly patient with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury after hip surgery?
a. Remain free from injury or falls throughout hospital stay.
b. Increase activity tolerance by discharge from hospital.
c. Demonstrate effective breathing when ambulating.
d. Increase mobility by discharge from hospital.
ANS: A
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1. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 2. Social Security Act of 1935 3. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 4. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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A. "If I drink alcohol while taking this medication, I will get very sick to my stomach." B. "I should stop taking my melatonin sleep medication." C. "I should no longer drink grapefruit juice." D. "I should no longer drink sports drinks with caffeine in them." E. "I should stop taking my vitamin C supplement."
During an assessment a patient with multiple substance addictions asks why the need for drugs and alcohol is so great. What should the nurse include when responding to this patient? Select all that apply.
A. "It becomes a habit of self-medication, used to cope with daily problems." B. "There is a human tendency to seek pleasure and avoid stress and pain." C. "One substance in the brain, dopamine, is responsible for drug-seeking behavior." D. "It really depends upon genetic makeup and if your parents used drugs." E. "Substance abuse is a sign of weakness and boredom with life."