The nurse is planning to initiate a socialization group for older residents of a long-term facility. Which information is most useful to the nurse when planning activities for the group?
A) The length of time each group member has resided at the nursing home.
B) A brief description of each resident's family life.
C) The age of each group member.
D) The usual activity patterns of each member of the group.
Ans: D) The usual activity patterns of each member of the group.
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accurate? A) "Girls have a smaller bladder size than boys do." B) "A girl's urethra is closer to the rectal opening." C) "A girl's urethra is longer than a boy's urethra." D) "Her kidneys are less well protected."
The client has overdosed on benzodiazepine medication. Based on the orders of the primary healthcare provider, the highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to prepare a dose of:
a. naloxone. b. activated charcoal. c. flumazenil. d. 50% dextrose.
The nurse knows that an 11-year-old child is in acute respiratory distress. The assessment may include all of the following except:
1. Clubbed nailbeds. 2. Pallor. 3. Rales and retractions. 4. Nasal flaring.
Which conditions is the use of thrombolytic therapy contraindicated in? Select all that apply.
A. Venous emboli B. History of intracranial hemorrhage C. Hemophilia D. Liver disease E. Peptic ulcer disease