Patients with gastric ulcers may have burning pain after eating.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A 69-year-old patient has been admitted to an adult psychiatric unit because his wife thinks he is getting more and more confused. He laughs when he is found to be forgetful, saying "I'm just getting old!"
After the nurse completes a thorough neurologic assessment, which findings would be indicative of Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply. a. Occasionally forgetting names or appointments b. Difficulty performing familiar tasks, such as placing a telephone call c. Misplacing items, such as putting dish soap in the refrigerator d. Sometimes having trouble finding the right word e. Rapid mood swings, from calm to tears, for no apparent reason f. Getting lost in one's own neighborhood
5.37 + 1.8 = _____
a. 6 b. 6.18 c. 4.32 d. 7.17
A student has committed suicide. Which statement(s) about those left behind after suicide is accurate?
a. A suicide makes survivors more conscious of risk factors and more motivated to reduce risk in themselves and others, leading to a reduced risk of suicide in survivor groups. b. The first few weeks after a suicide are the most difficult and are when survivors are at highest risk; the risk then returns quickly to its pre-suicide level as time passes. c. All survivors are at increased risk, should be assessed for risk at intervals after their loss, and would benefit from ongoing support primary intervention to reduce their risk. d. Speaking of the dead increases the discomfort of surviving loved ones and should generally be avoided in their presence.
The nurse is planning care for an 83-year-old client with age-related changes to his sensory perception. Which nursing action does the nurse implement to ensure the client's safety?
a. Provide a call button that requires only minimal pressure to activate. b. Use a clock and a calendar to orient and minimize onset of dementia. c. Ensure that the path to the bathroom is free from equipment. d. Admit the client to the room closest to the nursing station.