An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14 . The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:
a. depression.
b. cognitive impairment.
c. delirium.
d. dementia.
D
Scores of less than 15 on this mental function test indicate dementia.
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A nurse works in a community setting and follows patients who have TB. Which of the following patients would likely require the most follow-up from rifampin therapy?
A) A new mother who is nursing B) An obese, 45-year-old man C) A cancer patient D) An HIV-positive patient
Which is the priority nursing intervention for the family of a child who has been admitted to the hospital?
a. Begin discharge teaching. b. Identify and mobilize internal and external strengths. c. Identify ways in which the family could have prevented their child's hospitalization. d. Instruct the parents on normal growth and development.
To support the nutritional needs of a client recovering from a burn injury, the nurse will prepare to administer which of the following?
1. High carbohydrate diet 2. High fat diet 3. Low protein diet 4. Vitamins C and A supplements
The nurse recognizes the fact that more individuals have become conscious of health and wellness. Based on this factor, which should the nurse place a stronger emphasis on? Select all that apply.
A. Wellness. B. Health Promotion. C. Secondary prevention. D. Tertiary prevention. E. Disease prevention.