Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find when assessing a frail older client?
A) weight gain
B) generalized weakness
C) increased endurance and energy
D) increased ability to do all activities of daily living (ADL)
B
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A) Elevated sweat chloride concentration B) Presence of protein in the urine C) Positive phenylketonuria D) Malignancy on lung biopsy
Which of the following is one of the prescription narcotics that is abused?
a. diazepam c. methylphenidate b. oxycodone d. alprazolam
A night shift worker reports, "I'm having trouble getting to sleep after a night's work. I have a hearty breakfast with coffee, read the paper, do my exercises, and then go to bed
However, I just lie awake until it is nearly time to get up to be with my family for dinner." What changes should the nurse suggest? Select all that apply. a. Drink juice with breakfast rather than coffee. b. Exercise after awakening rather than before. c. Turn on the television when going to bed. d. Do not read the paper. e. Eat a light breakfast.
Which vital sign will you monitor carefully while K.B. is on epoetin therapy? Explain your
answer. What will be an ideal response?