A patient is considering endovascular stent grafts. What is one of the advantages of this procedure?
a. Decreased length of hospital stay
b. Less risk for hemorrhage
c. Decreased incidence of post procedural rupture
d. Use of local, rather than general, anesthesia
Answer: a. Decreased length of hospital stay
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A nurse on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit monitors clients for functional consequences of depression. Which of the following statements by a client is of highest priority for follow-up?
A) "I can't shake this feeling that I've got a cloud hanging over me these days." B) "I feel like I've got no appetite these days and it takes everything in me just to eat a little meal." C) "I used to be a powerhouse of energy when I was younger, and now all I can do is sit in a chair." D) "I think it would be better for everyone if I wasn't here anymore."
A family member is seeking advice about an elderly parent who seems to worry unnecessarily about everything. The family member states, "Should I seek psychiatric help for my mother?" Which is an appropriate nursing reply?
A. "My mother also worries unnecessarily. I think it is part of the aging process." B. "Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is out of proportion to the stimulus causing it and when it impairs functioning." C. "From what you have told me, you should get her to a psychiatrist as soon as possible." D. "Anxiety is a complex phenomenon and is effectively treated only with psychotropic medications."
The nurse notes that she is finding it difficult to provide structure and set limits for a client. She finds herself thinking "What harm will it do if I cut him a little slack?" The nurse should evaluate her feelings and actions to assess for
A. boundary blurring. B. value dissonance. C. covert anger. D. empathy.
Calculate the weight of solutes in the following IV solutions, and identify the solutes
1 liter of NS contains __________ of __________. (weight) (solute) Fill in the blank(s) with correct word