A resident is blind. The person is moving about in the lounge. What should you do?
a. Ask if you can help the person.
b. Lead the person to the closest chair.
c. Assist the person back to his room.
d. Offer an arm and walk quickly ahead of the person.
A
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A) Administer glargine via IV route. B) Avoid mixing glargine with other insulin. C) Shake the vial vigorously before withdrawing insulin. D) Be sure the insulin has been refrigerated.
Which assessment question would be most appropriate to ask a patient who has possible generalized anxiety disorder?
a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?" b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?" c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?" d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
An older adult with moderate-stage dementia forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the patient's family?
a. Label the bathroom door. b. Take the older adult to the bathroom hourly. c. Place the older adult in disposable adult diapers. d. Make sure the older adult does not eat nonfood items.
What statement about the maintenance of confidentiality is true?
A) It must never be breached B) It is made easier with electronic technology C) It is primarily the duty of the medical records staff D) It can be breached when necessary for legitimate professional need