Sensory impairment (vision and hearing) in the elderly is associated with
A. Impaired quality of life
B. Decreased function
C. Increased mortality
D. All of the above
D
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In caring for a patient who is taking antiinflammatory drugs, the nurse should include which patient teaching points? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check stools for blood. b. Medications should be taken as ordered. c. Medications should be discontinued once improvement is experienced. d. Improvement takes 1 to 2 weeks. e. You may take this drug without food.
Which of the following advice for foot care should the nurse give a client with diabetes mellitus?
A) Wash feet in hot water. B) Use a razor to remove corns or calluses. C) Apply a moisturizer to feet daily. D) Wear well-fitting rubber shoes.
To prevent the development of peripheral neuropathy in patients taking isoniazid for tuberculosis the patient is also prescribed:
1. Niacin (vitamin B3) 2. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 3. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 4. Thiamine (vitamin B1)
Which statement by a nurse preparing a client's plan of care best demonstrates an understanding of the importance of evidence based research (EBR)?
A) "I really enjoy participating in the unit's EBR projects." B) "The EBR interventions really impact my nursing practice" C) "The EBR articles I find in my nursing journals are really informative." D) "I'm anxiety to see how this new EBR procedure change affects the client."