Inform the nurse if there is no urine in the catheter drainage bag
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is providing education to an older adult around diet to support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation." c. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."
What food items should the nurse teach an older patient to ingest to increase the dietary intake of vitamin D?
1. Eat liver at least once a week. 2. Plan to eat salmon at least twice a week. 3. Eat three servings of yogurt or cheese each day. 4. Red meat should be consumed every other day.
The nurse is assessing a client whose family is concerned that the client may be at risk for suicide. The best question for the nurse to ask the client is:
A) "People often think of doing something bad when they are feeling angry or upset. Were you upset?" B) "How did you try to harm yourself?" C) "Have you ever had these thoughts before?" D) "Have you had any thoughts of wanting to kill yourself?"
The elderly grandmother of a newborn tells the client that rubbing alcohol should be applied to the cord stump to make it dry and fall off faster. What should the nurse instruct the client about cord care? Select all that apply
1. Keep the umbilical cord stump clean. 2. Allow the umbilical cord stump to air dry. 43. Fold the diaper down under the cord stump. 54. Notify the healthcare provider if the cord stump appears dark in color. 35. Apply topical antibiotic ointment to the cord stump after each diaper change.