In planning activities to improve short-term memory for an older adult patient experiencing memory deficits, the nurse would include:
1. maintaining the same daily schedule.
2. rehearsal memory training.
3. a varied, stimulating daily schedule.
4. deep-breathing exercises.
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Using mnemonics and memory rehearsal may improve memory performance in some older individuals.
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Which action by the nurse is appropriate when palpating the client's lymph nodes during the physical assessment?
1. Assessing each side separately. 2. Applying gentle, circular pressure. 3. Applying strong, deep pressure. 4. Attempting to push the nodes into the muscle.
Which statement demonstrates appropriate communication techniques by the student nurse in maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the client?
a. "I need to ask you a lot of questions about your health so that I can complete my paperwork." b. "I want you to use your incentive spirometer at least Q2H while awake, to deep breath and cough. You can call me if you need any help." c. "I'll need to get a blood sample from your finger, in order to check the amount of sugar in your blood." d. "I'm wondering if you knew that your doctor had scheduled you for a test tomorrow? You don't have any questions about the procedure, do you?"
What is one of the major changes in health care in the 21st century?
A) Patient/client-centered care B) Decreased use of technology C) Decreased personal responsibility for health D) Social determinants of health
Which pancreatic enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates?
a. Trypsin b. Amylase c. Lipase d. Chymotrypsin