Which information about an 80-year-old man at the senior center is of most concern to the nurse?
a. Decreased appetite
b. Unintended weight loss
c. Difficulty chewing food
d. Complaints of indigestion
b. Unintended weight loss
Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. These will need to be addressed but are not of as much concern as the weight loss.
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a. No further bubbling is seen in the water seal chamber. b. No further drainage is measured from the chest tube. c. Chest x-ray shows the lungs are fully inflated. d. The patient's respirations are regular and unlabored.
Participant observation is a data collection strategy used in almost all:
A) Ethnographic studies B) Case studies C) Phenomenological studies D) Descriptive qualitative studies
The nurse is aware that endocrine disorders are caused by: (Select all that apply.)
a. overproduction of hormone. b. long periods of limited mobility. c. underproduction of hormone. d. severe viral infections. e. effects of certain drugs.
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, a nurse is teaching an adult depressed patient with a cochlear implant about medications. Which modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this client?
A. Using repetition B. Speaking directly face-to-face C. Employing the use of sign language D. Providing large-print materials