An older patient admitted for treatment of pneumonia has severe osteoarthritis. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient may be on a trajectory towards frailty?
1. Poor appetite
2. Frequent requests for pain medication
3. Decreased stamina and deconditioning
4. Compliance with prescribed breathing treatments
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Rationale: Signs of frailty in an older person with musculoskeletal problems do not include a poor appetite.
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Complete the following ECG criteria for atrial flutter:
Rhythm __________________________ Rate __________________________ P waves __________________________ PR interval __________________________ QRS duration __________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word
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a. providing an audiotape of important information that the patient could replay. b. allowing the patient to handle equipment before practicing a self-care technique. c. playing a videotape to demonstrate a self-care technique to the patient. d. drawing diagrams of important concepts the patient needs to learn.
A nurse educator is preparing a proposal for establishing a continuing education simulation laboratory. She is applying for a grant to purchase a model that will allow for reprogramming during a simulation
What will this educator need to keep in mind as she shops around for simulators? A) Simulators have the expected shelf life of 3 years. B) Simulators will cost around US$15,000. C) Simulators will be easy to reprogram on demand. D) The simulator can be rented out to other facilities when not in use.