Patients may be smiling, talking, or sleeping and still be having pain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Aids to memory and mental function that an older adult might use include
a. List making and environmental cues b. A wide variation of daily experiences to trigger memory c. Attempting to meet new people to keep social skills intact d. Changing routine to avoid getting into repetitive patterns
Several nurses are discussing the effect of the medicalization of care on nursing patients with mental illness. What statement indicates that the nurses understand this historical trend?
1. "Medicalization tended to pull care away from its holistic tradition." 2. "Medicalization provided an essential basis for nursing education." 3. "Medicalization reflected a diminished interest in psychopathology." 4. "Medicalization provided a good understanding of the mind-body connection."
The nurse is examining a 15-month-old child who was able to walk at the last visit and now can no longer walk. What would be the nurse's best intervention in this case?
A) Schedule a full evaluation since this may indicate a neurologic disorder. B) Note the regression in the child's chart and recheck in another month. C) Document the findings as a developmental delay since this is a normal occurrence. D) Ask the parents if they have changed the child's schedule to a less active one.
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: ASA gr 1/100 PO now On hand: ASA 0.4 mg scored tablets (use 60 mg/1 gr).If the answer results in a mixed number be sure to include a space between the whole number and the fraction. Example: 1 1/4 (read as one and one-fourth).
What will be an ideal response?