Which of the following would be a priority nursing assessment of an 82-year-old client?
A) new onset urinary incontinence
B) nocturia
C) delayed urination
D) decreased urine specific gravity
A
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The nurse is caring for an individual who has been diagnosed with depression. The patient tells the nurse that, in addition to prescription antidepressants, the patient is practicing yoga and meditation. What type of CAM is the patient using?
1. Allopathic medicine 2. Integrative medicine 3. Alternative medicine 4. Complementary medicine
A barrier to professionalism attributed to nursing's roots in altruism is illustrated when a nurse
a. questions a medication order written by the physician. b. takes the time to listen to a patient's fears about surgery. c. needs to seek approval from charge nurse to give a PRN medication. d. feels guilty for expecting to be paid well for work.
An apical pulse is checked
A) for one full minute. B) after the nurse gives a heart medication. C) on children 12 or younger. D) on patients over age 65.
A 50-year-old female became infected with Clostridium bacteria and died a week later. Exami-nation of her red blood cells revealed lysis of membranes. Which of the following was the most likely cause of her death?
a. Fat necrosis b. Wet gangrene c. Gangrenous necrosis d. Gas gangrene