A homeless client is being admitted to the acute medical–surgical unit in a hospital. The nurse predicts which of the following as health risks for this client? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Improper nutrition
2. Lack of social support
3. Sleep needs usually met
4. Increased susceptibility to infection
5. Poor personal hygiene
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Homeless clients often have a deficiency in one or more nutrients.
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Which interventions should the nurse suggest an older patient use to reduce safety issues in the home? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Use lampshades to prevent glare. 2. Recommend designed rug patterns. 3. Increase lighting in high-traffic areas. 4. Add extra lighting in areas that are dark. 5. Paint the edges of stairs to identify steps.
The nurse is caring for a client who has prescribed extremity restraints. The nurse is required to document which of the following?
A) Alternative measures attempted before applying the restraints B) A verbal order for renewal of the restraints every 48 hours C) Detailed description of the restraint application process D) Type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used by the nurse during restraint application
A client in renal failure who has had hourly urinary output of 15 mL/hour and then has an increase to 60 mL/hour would most probably need:
a. a fluid restriction. b. electrolyte replacement. c. an increase in protein in the diet. d. a sodium restriction of 2-3 grams daily.
Research the mechanism of action of morphine sulfate. Can you find any interaction this drug could have with the above relationship of BS and refeeding you just discussed?