Which of the following is a concern regarding the elderly in nursing homes? 1. development of pressure sores 2. development of tuberculosis 3. possibility of abuse 4. pneumonia
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1 only
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
D
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A. Middle finger B. Ring finger C. Heel of the foot on an infant D. All of these
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A) mannitol B) isosorbide C) spironolactone D) acetazolamide
In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the responsive patient should involve:
A. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time. B. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused. C. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate. D. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of his or her skin.