Feeding gastrostomy tubes at end-of-life Alzheimer's disease patients have been associated with
A. Prolongation of life
B. Aspirational pneumonia
C. Increase in skin infections
D. Reversal of any clinical signs of failure to thrive
B
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A mother brings her 8-year-old son into the clinic for a well-child visit. She is concerned because her son does not take responsibility for completing and handing in his school assignments on time,
and his teacher has given him several warnings for missing homework. Which responses are appropriate for the nurse to this child's mother? (Select all that apply.) A. "A good discipline strategy for this stage of development is a time-out in a specific location, which could include focusing on homework at this time." B. "As a parent, you should refrain from rescuing your child from the consequences of his behaviors and allow him to learn a valuable lesson from them." C. "At 8, children can internalize rules, so it's important to allow him to be responsible for his actions and to accept the consequences of his behavior." D. "Eight-year-old children are not ready to accept the consequences of their actions and need to be constantly reminded of their responsibilities." E. "Natural consequences are important, and removing privileges, especially time with friends, is often a successful technique at this age."
An example of a care activity that would likely not be delegated by an RN to a UNP is (select all that apply):
a. Teaching self-catheterization to a patient with paraplegia who has limited English. b. Basic care for a patient with a head injury who is rapidly deteriorating. c. One-to-one observation with a suicidal patient. d. Assessment of patients being admitted through the Emergency Department. e. Basic hygienic care for a patient who is post MI and stable.
A client has severe osteoarthritis in the hips. An important psychosocial assessment the nurse should make on this client is
a. ability to obtain medications. b. hobbies and leisure time interests. c. job-related physical restrictions. d. sexual role functioning.
Of the following treatment environments, which would provide the least restrictive setting for an individual with mental illness who is threatening harm to self and others?
A) The community center B) A locked hospital unit C) A group home D) The client's home