An 82-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for surgery. During the admission assessment the daughter of the client describes difficulties that she has observed in the client
The daughter tells you that the client used to be a wonderful cook but now cannot even remember for what a blender is used. You consider this finding a
A) cognitive change that requires further assessment.
B) long-term memory loss.
C) short-term memory loss.
D) normal cognitive change in the elderly.
A
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A 23-year-old unmarried female is seen in the provider's office for a pelvic exam and refill prescription for oral contraceptives. A priority teaching point for this client includes which of the following?
1. Condom use 2. Importance of having pelvic exams regularly 3. Need for regular STI screening 4. Avoiding alcohol when taking contraceptives
The CNO (chief nurse officer) has requested the staff development nurse provide an educational program focusing on how to manage suicidal clients
Which of the following is the first implication the staff development nurse must consider when developing this program? 1. Adults bring their past experiences into the learning process. 2. Nurses are taught in nursing school how to assess these types of clients. 3. Adults need to know why this type of educational program is beneficial to their role. 4. Adults have preconceived notions regarding the material presented.
Assessing the implementation potential of a nursing innovation includes which of the following activities?
A) Determining the clinical relevance of the innovation B) Assessing its costs and benefits C) Evaluating the scientific merits of relevant studies D) All of the above
The nurse in the outpatient medication clinic has a full appointment book. A Hispanic American
client misses his 10 AM appointment, arriving at 12:30 PM, and a Native American client does not keep her appointment at all. What understanding on the part of the nurse will lead to satisfactory planning? These culturally diverse clients are a. members of cultural groups that have a different view of time. b. immature and irresponsible in health care matters. c. displaying passive-aggressive tendencies. d. acting out feelings of anger toward the system.