The nurse is having a conversation with an older adult with Parkinson disease. What speech pattern would this patient most likely exhibit during conversation with the nurse? Select all that apply.
A. Angry, loud talk
B. Slurring and poor articulation of words
C. Jumbled words that do not make sense
D. Bubbly, spirited discussion
E. A low-pitched monotone voice
Ans:
B. Slurring and poor articulation of words
E. A low-pitched monotone voice
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) has been diagnosed in a 12-year-old girl. The nurse working with the family discusses the difference between this type of scoliosis and the congenital form. The main difference is:
1. AIS has the S-shaped curve and congenital scoliosis does not. 2. AIS is seen in children over the age of 9, and congenital scoliosis is usually seen before the age of 6 months. 3. AIS is the most common type, and congenital scoliosis is usually caused by environmental agents, such as alcohol exposure in utero. 4. AIS tends to affect more girls, and congenital usually affects more boys.
A nurse is developing a plan to decrease the number of premature deaths in the community. Which of the following interventions would most likely be implemented by the nurse?
a. Increase the community's knowledge about hospice care. b. Promote healthy lifestyle behavior choices among the community members. c. Encourage employers to have wellness centers at each industrial site. d. Ensure timely and effective medical intervention and treatment for community members.
Leaders in insurance, corporate, health services, government, and industry, as well as university faculty, say nurses should have more influence on the health care system and services. In what arenas should nurses exert their influence?
A) Reducing medical errors B) Increasing quality of care C) Promoting acute care within hospitals D) Improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness E) Advocating for change in health policy
Which important teaching point should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient diagnosed with Cushing's disease?
a. Daily weight using same scale b. Wash hands frequently c. Use exfoliating soaps when bathing d. Avoid yearly influenza vaccine