A patient develops hyperthermia related to a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which interventions should the nurse perform to help with this problem? Select all that apply.
A. Promote frequent rest periods.
B. Restrict fluids.
C. Administer ice packs.
D. Administer antipyretic medications as prescribed.
E. Reduce the temperature of the room.
Answer: E
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a. Coordinating care for the older adult pop-ulation b. Assisting older adults in the management of their own care c. Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults d. Making community resources available for older adults e. Increase in health disparities for rural older adults
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client. The nurse understands the need to administer this drug cautiously if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hyperthyroidism B) Hypotension C) Diabetes D) Asthma E) Hepatic impairment
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a. Health promotion b. Illness prevention c. Health maintenance d. Health protection
The directive leadership behavior is similar to
a. Delegating in the SLII model b. Initiating structure in the Ohio State studies c. Consideration in the University of Michigan studies d. Employee orientation in the University of Michigan studies