A patient in a long-term care facility has incontinence. What assessment by the nurse is most important before designing interventions for this problem?
a. Cognitive status
b. Ambulatory status
c. Cardiovascular status
d. History of childbirth
A
Treatment options differ between cognitively impaired and intact individuals. If the person is not intact, he or she has to rely on caregivers to maintain appropriate bladder function. The other as-sessments can be worked into the treatment plan.
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1. Hyperkalemia 2. Seizures 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Fluid volume overload
Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask regarding the content of a health education curriculum before teaching it to a classroom of children?
a. Will this presentation catch the children's attention? b. Is the information in this content age-appropriate? c. Does this information reflect the latest research? d. Have the caregivers already taught this information at home?
If interviews are being conducted, bring additional tape ____________, batteries, and ____________
Fill in the blank with correct word
The nurse knows that the peripheral vascular status must be checked frequently when bandages or binders are applied. What is the best recommended frequency that the peripheral vascular status has to be completed on a client?
A) At least every hour B) At least every 2 hours C) At least every 3 hours D) At least every 4 hours