An 80-year-old patient has decreased renal cortexes, atherosclerosis of the renal arteries, and hypo-osmolality of urine. What should the nurse consider first as an explanation for this patient's renal status?
A. These are signs of a genetic renal disorder.
B. These are typical changes associated with aging.
C. These are signs of acute renal failure.
D. These are signs of chronic renal failure.
Answer: B
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The nurse administers a medication that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). What manifestations would indicate the medication is working? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hyperactive bowel sounds B) Increased saliva production C) Elevated heart rate D) Urinary incontinence E) Constricted pupils
An older patient with Alzheimer's disease has a feeding tube. The family wants to know if the patient will ever be able to eat solid food again. What information should the nurse include when responding to this family's question?
1. The dietitian will decide if this can be done. 2. It depends upon the patient's functional eating abilities. 3. This can be done but the feeding tube has to be removed first. 4. In the patient with dementia, the restoration of natural feeding is highly unlikely.
A nurse is preparing an educational program on DVT prevention for her peers. Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse include in her program? Select all that apply
A) Turn bed-bound clients at least every 2 hours. B) Get older clients up and walking as soon as possible after surgery. C) Teach older clients to not elevate their legs when sitting. D) Urge older clients at risk for DVT to wear fitted support stockings.
What should you tell the client who has been found to have a genetic mutation that increases the risk for colon cancer who says he does not want any of his family to know about this result?
A. "It is required by law that you inform your siblings and your children about this result so that they also can be tested and monitored for colon cancer." B. "It is not necessary to tell your siblings, because they are adults, but you should tell your children so that they can be tested before they decide to have children of their own." C. "It is not required that you tell anyone about this result; however, because your siblings and children may also be at risk for colon cancer, you should think about how this information might help them." D. "It is your decision to determine with whom, if anyone, you discuss this test result; however, if you do not tell any of your family members and they get colon cancer, you would be responsible for their developing the disease."