People who are elderly often develop serious complications from infections.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A mother of two children, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, tells you that her husband has recently been deployed to the Middle East
The mother is concerned about the children's constant interest in watching TV news coverage of activities in the Middle East. The most appropriate suggestion for the nurse to make to this mother would be: 1. "Allow the children to watch as much television as they want. This is how they are coping with their father's absence." 2. "It will just take some time to adjust to their father's absence, then everything will return to normal." 3. "The less that you discuss this, the quicker the children will adjust to their father's absence. Try to keep them busy and use distractions to keep their mind off of it." 4. "Spend time with your children, and take cues from them about how much they want to discuss."
A pregnant woman in her second trimester arrives at the labor unit triage station with complaints of lower abdominal cramping and urinary frequency. Appropriate nursing actions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Assess the fetal heart rate. B. Assess the patient's pulse rate. C. Insert an indwelling Foley catheter. D. Obtain a urine sample for culture and sensitivity. E. Palpate the patient's abdomen for contractions.
When assessing the home for fall risks and increased safety for an 85-year-old, what should be a suggestion of the home health nurse?
a. Bright lights be kept on at all times b. Sponge baths be taken rather than showers c. Excess furniture be removed d. Loose, comfortable shoes be worn
What are invisible wounds?
What will be an ideal response?