The decline in responsiveness of the immune system of an older adult is demonstrated in which of these examples?
A) a 78-year-old client with pneumonia has a temperature of 99.5°F
B) a 68-year-old client who complains of redness and itching after developing a rash from contact with poison ivy
C) an 80-year-old client who has swelling and redness around an abdominal incision from an open appendectomy
D) a 66-year-old client who has 8 mm induration at the site of a mumps skin test 72 hours earlier
A
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A) Blood group B) Anxiety level C) Pain level D) Glucose level
A client has been administered dobutamine. The client is also receiving a beta-adrenergic blocking drug. The nurse would monitor the client for the development of which of the following resulting from the use of these two drugs?
A) Bradycardia B) Hypertension C) Depression D) Dehydration
Which question is most important to ask of a newly admitted patient to effectively incorporate spiritual care in the nursing care plan?
a. "What is your family's religious background?" b. "With what organized religion are you affiliated?" c. "Do you go to church, and if so, how often?" d. "What are your personal spiritual beliefs?"
Which of these preoperative orders would you question?
What will be an ideal response?