A nurse asks an older adult patient to rise from an arm chair without using the arms, stand with eyes closed, and turn around in a circle. What is the nurse assessing in this patient?
a. Ability to follow instructions
b. Muscle strength
c. Balance
d. Hearing
ANS: C
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1. Autocratic 2. Democratic 3. Laissez-faire 4. Bureaucratic
During an examination to assess glycemic control, the client voices concerns about developing dementia. He asks about things that can be done to promote his mental health. What information can be given to the client? Select all that apply
A) Maintain tight glycemic controls. B) Remain active in social groups and clubs. C) Avoid stress. D) Obtain flu and pneumococcal vaccines annually.
The nurse relates to parents that there are some beneficial effects of hospitalization for their child. What are beneficial effects of hospitalization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recovery from illness b. Improve coping abilities c. Opportunity to master stress d. Provide a break from school e. Provide new socialization experiences
After several hours of rehydration and aerosol treatments, B.T.'s wheezing and dyspnea resolve, and he is able to expectorate his secretions
The physician discusses B.T.'s asthma management with him; B.T. says he has had several asthma attacks over the last few weeks. The physician discharges B.T. with a prescription for oral steroid "burst" (prednisone 40 mg/day × 5 days), fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair HFA 230/21) two inhalations every morning and evening, albuterol (Proventil) metered-dose inhaler (MDI) two puffs q6h as needed using a spacer, and montelukast (Singulair) 10 mg daily each evening. He instructs B.T. to call the pulmonary clinic for follow-up with a pulmonary specialist. What is the rationale for B.T. being on the oral steroid burst? How does montelukast (Singulair) differ from other asthma medications? B.T. states he had taken his Advair that morning, then again when he started to feel short of breath. He states, "It did not help," and wants to know why he has to remain on it. Is fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) appropriate for use during an acute asthma attack? Explain. Based on this information, what specific issue do you need to address in discharge teaching with B.T.?