The nurse caring for an immunosuppressed patient is diligent about protecting the patient from infection. When visitors come in, in addition to having them put on isolation garb, the nurse would prohibit them bringing:
1. a battery-operated DVD player.
2. books.
3. potted plants.
4. boxed candy.
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The soil in the flower pot is a reservoir for bacteria and fungi.
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The patient, newly prescribed cinacalcet hydrochloride (Sensipar), asks the nurse how this drug works. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "It slows or blocks bone's resorption of calcium." B) "It promotes entry of calcium into bone." C) "It balances the effects of parathyroid hormone to lower serum calcium levels." D) "It increases the receptor's sensitivity to extracellular calcium."
The nurse preceptor is giving a seminar about recognition and assessment of coping mechanisms found in older adult patients in crisis to a group of novice nurse. Which statement by the novice nurse indicates that the teaching has been effective?
1. "Older adult patients generally do not have well-established coping mechanisms." 2. "Older adult patients generally use physiological coping due to their advanced age." 3. "Older adult patients in crisis are more likely to suffer from a lack of social support." 4. "Older adult patients in crisis are more likely to suffer from a lack of belief-based coping."
A new graduate was asked by the Nursing Supervisor, "What are the components of the internal female genitalia?" Which response by the new graduate would cause the supervisor to be concerned? Select all that apply
a. Vagina d. Anus b. Bartholin's glands e. Fallopian tubes c. Uterus f. Ovaries
An older adult client is being seen for the first time at the outpatient geriatric clinic. As a com-ponent of the nursing admission history, the nurse inquires about the use of herbs and other sup-plements
The basis for this inquiry is that such herbal therapy: a. may interact with prescription medica-tions. b. is hazardous when used by older adults. c. replaces the need for prescription medica-tions. d. causes excessive sedation in older adults.