What is the most appropriate nursing action when planning activities to improve short-term memory for an older adult patient experiencing memory deficits?
a. Maintain the same daily schedule.
b. Rehearse memory training.
c. Provide a varied and stimulating daily schedule.
d. Conduct deep-breathing exercises.
B
Using mnemonics and memory rehearsal may improve memory performance in some older indi-viduals.
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a. Financial resources, environmental factors b. Religion, personal value systems c. Family support, team availability d. Both A and C
Which of these statements related to cancer risk is FALSE?
a. Exposure to coal tar constitutes a risk factor for lung cancer. b. Melanoma can develop with even limited exposure to ultraviolet rays. c. Smokeless tobacco poses less risk for cancer than cigarettes. d. Heavy alcohol consumption primarily in-creases risk for lung cancer.
What specific direction should you teach a patient prescribed to take cyclosporine (Neoral) liquid suspension daily to prevent an acute rejection episode?
a. Rotate injection sites at least weekly. b. Be sure to always take the capsule with grapefruit juice. c. Rinse the container with milk or juice and drink the rinse. d. Stop the drug immediately if you develop a high fever.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health defines job stress as "the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when
A. The requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker." B. The worker is not in good enough physical condition to do what is required." C. The employee is not psychologically sound enough to handle the work." D. The requirements of the worker are excessive."