Which of the following are not GI changes in older adults?
A) Decreased muscle mass and tone
B) Increased acetylcholine
C) Decreased peristalsis
D) Increased difficulty with mastication
B
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A family with a loud, disobedient child has been working with a nurse. Which action observed by the nurse indicates that goals for the diagnosis of impaired parenting have been met?
A. The father delivers consequence to the child calmly. B. The father only asks the child twice not to do something. C. The mother doesn't cry when disciplining her child. D. The mother states that the child is still testing the limits.
An elderly, female patient with a complicated urinary tract infection was prescribed ciprofloxacin 6 days ago
The patient's nurse should consider which of the following assessment findings as a potential adverse effect of the patient's antibiotic therapy? A) The patient has had only one bowel movement since beginning treatment and her bowel sounds are faint. B) The patient has developed a cheese-like vaginal discharge with perineal erythema. C) The patient's gums began bleeding when the nurse provided mouth care this morning. D) The patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressures are 10 to 20 mmHg lower than her normal baselines.
A patient receiving thioridazine (Mellaril) for the last 3 weeks is noted to have a mask-like ex-pression and to walk with a shuffling gait. What is an accurate interpretation of this patient's be-havior?
a. Dystonia b. Parkinsonism c. Akathisia d. Tardive dyskinesia
When providing postmortem care, the nurse places dentures in the mouth and closes the eyes and mouth of the patient within 2 to 4 hours after death. Why is the timing of the action so important?
a. To prevent blood from settling in the head, neck, and shoulders b. To perform these actions more easily before rigor mortis develops c. To set the mouth in a natural position for viewing by the family d. To prevent discoloration caused by blood settling in the facial area