A review of the evidence relative to screening of the elderly reveals the highest evidence rating for
A. Vision screening
B. Mammography screening
C. Hearing screening
D. Dementia screening
C
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What type of burn does the nurse document this patient has? A) Superficial B) Deep partial thickness C) Superficial partial thickness D) Full thickness
The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient is aware that the patient should void ____ to _____ hours postsurgery
ANS:
The admitting department alerts the nurse in a medical–surgical unit that a patient with active tuberculosis (TB) is being admitted to the unit. Which type of precautions should be the priority based upon the patient's diagnosis?
1. Airborne 2. Standard 3. Droplet 4. Contact
The client has been a victim of a violent sadistic rape. She is crying, and asks the nurse, "Why would someone do something like that?" The nurse should explain that the primary purpose of sadistic rape is to:
A. Take pleasure from the victim's struggle and pain. B. Express feelings of rage. C. Feel a sense of power or mastery. D. Relieve intolerable anxiety.