When a normally oriented 87-year-old resident in a long-term care facility exhibits acute confusion, the nurse should first assess for a(n) _____
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infection
Infections, especially those that cause fever, can result in an older patient becoming confused or delirious.
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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving an antimycobacterial who reports dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements B) Disturbed sensory perception (kinesthetic) related to central nervous system (CNS) effects of the drug C) Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug D) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
Which nursing teaching statement would likely be of most immediate need to a patient on the high-acuity unit?
1. "People with your condition typically stay in the hospital a week to ten days." 2. "The beeping noise you hear is your heart monitor." 3. "Your condition is often caused by a blockage in your intestine." 4. "If you feel like eating in the morning, your physician will order a regular diet for you."
The minimal information necessary to meet information demands of nursing practice is known by the acronym ____________________
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Select the examples of social marketing. (Select all that apply.)
A) Ad campaign for a new brand of toothpaste B) Brochure placed in obstetricians' offices promoting the benefits of breastfeeding C) Infomercial on television presenting the advantages of a piece of exercise equipment D) Billboard illustrating the dangers of texting while driving E) Posters placed in college dormitories encouraging condom use