Which of the following is not a technique to practice when helping a patient who has trouble swallowing pills?
A. Ask the physician to substitute a liquid medication if possible.
B. Crush the pill or place it in applesauce.
C. Have the patient take a few sips of water to moisten the mouth.
D. Raise the head of the bed or have the patient sit up.
Answer: B
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1. Administration on Aging 2. American Association of Retired Persons 3. National Center on Elder Abuse 4. Elder Abuse Prevention Center
Which of the following statements is true about a patient with a blunt cardiac injury/cardiac contusion?
a. It will probably be diagnosed by pericardiocentesis. b. Hemodynamic parameters will most likely show a low cardiac output and low systemic vascular resistance. c. Treatment can require insertion of a temporary pacemaker for conduction control. d. The only accurate way to evaluate cardiac contusion is to check the creatine phosphokinase fraction.
A nurse is attempting to develop good rapport with an elderly client. Which technique would be most effective to help develop rapport?
A) Refer to the client as "Grandpa." B) Be firm when instructing the client. C) Change the subject when the client indicates disinterest in the treatment. D) Address the client as "Mr." followed by last name.
When a newly admitted client informs the nurse that he averages 6 hours of sleep per night, the nurse determines that this client is most likely
A) In need of sleeping pills B) Sleep deprived C) Getting efficient sleep D) In need of a sleep clinic visit