A nurse is caring for an elderly client. The nurse suspects that the client, who lives in a
group home setting, is a victim of elder abuse. What warning sign should the nurse
watch for when caring for the client?
A) Client does not like spending his own money
B) Client shows signs of recent weight gain
C) Client misses scheduled visits to the healthcare facility
D) Client shows evidence of poor grooming
D
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a. Comfort of the physical setting b. Methods to develop trust and rapport c. Timing for minimal distractions d. The age and ethnicity of the patient e. Income level
A patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is placed in traction. Which action should the nurse include when caring for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Applying the traction upon admission B. Administering pain medication C. Assessing the patient's skin integrity D. Modifying the traction weights as needed E. Providing passive range of motion
When receiving verbal orders, the nurse should ____________________ and ____________________ the order to ensure its accuracy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which virus is more contagious than HIV?
1. Hepatitis A virus 2. HSV 3. Hepatitis B virus 4. CMV