What are adverse drug events (ADEs)?
A) Occur infrequently in accredited hospitals
B) Are to blame for about 20% of hospitalized disabilities
C) Usually involve either prescribing or pharmacy errors
D) Occur because of individual recklessness
B
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What is the recommendation for environmental safety when clients have poor judgment?
1. Use measures to decrease agitation. 2. Schedule ADLs at a regular time daily. 3. Turn the temperature down on the hot water heater. 4. Provide aids to assist with orientation.
When planning care for an older patient diagnosed with depression which is the priority nursing action?
1. Screening the patient for suicide risk 2. Assessing the patient for low-grade depressive symptoms 3. Assessing to distinguish depressive symptoms from a grief response 4. Promoting physical activity and maintain meaningful social connections for wellness
What can be expected in terms of life expectancy for individuals who are currently diagnosed with cancer?
a. We can expect that over two thirds of adults diagnosed with cancer in the United States and Canada will survive. b. We can expect that cancer deaths will increase because individuals are engaging in behaviors that put them at risk at higher rates than ever before. c. We can expect that the number of men diagnosed with cancer will surpass the number of women diagnosed with cancer. d. We can expect that the number of women diagnosed with cancer will surpass the number of men diagnosed with cancer.
Lifting and moving in confined spaces increases your risk of injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)