Which of the following is not considered a core competency for nurses caring for older adults?
a) Analyze the impact of an aging society on the health care system
b) Obtain certification in gerontological nursing
c) Prevent or reduce common risk factors that contribute to functional decline
d) Recognize one's own attitudes about aging
B
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The major stimulus/stimuli for regulating ADH is/are
A) plasma osmolality. B) changes in extracellular fluid (ECF) volume. C) arterial blood pressure changes. D) All of the above are correct.
The patient complains of recurrent, multiple physical ailments for which there is no organic cause. The nurse assesses this behavior as:
a. obsessive-compulsive disorder. b. phobia anxiety disorder. c. somatoform disorder. d. delusional disorder.
The nurse teaches a patient who is alert and oriented to use a cane for left leg weakness. Which does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Use a firm grip to grasp the cane with the right hand. b. Place the cane about 30.5 cm (12 inches) in front of the right leg. c. Distribute weight evenly between the cane and the left leg. d. Move the right leg forward first, the cane next, and left leg last.
Which statement provides the best rationale for closely monitoring a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?
a. As depression lifts, physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide. b. Patients who previously had suicidal thoughts need to discuss their feelings. c. For most patients, antidepressant medication results in increased suicidal thinking. d. Suicide is an impulsive act. Antidepressant medication does not alter impulsivity.