Nurse R. has observed that reorienting demented patients as frequently as possible tends to minimize the patients' level of agitation in the evening
The nurse has shared this observation with a colleague, who is skeptical, stating that, "It's best to stick to evidence-based practice." How can Nurse R. best respond?
A) "EBP can include clinicians' personal expertise."
B) "Personal experience is often more sound than formal evidence-based practice."
C) "Traditional practice and EBP are usually shown to be the same."
D) "My years of experience can be just as valuable as any literature review or randomized trial."
A
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A) The decrease in the number of people with early-onset disabilities B) The ability to cure chronic disorders that are acquired C) The decrease in risk factors for early-onset disabilities that are genetic in cause D) The survival of people with severe trauma
Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient?
a. "Older adults express less interest in inti-macy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop." b. "Sexual expression is considered an en-hancement to the quality of the older adult's life." c. "Expressing sexual needs may be difficult or impossible for some older adults." d. "Interest in physical contact tends to pers-ist throughout life for both genders."
A home health client lives alone in a small apartment and has only one phone, which is a land line. What safety recommendation should the visiting home health nurse make for this particular client?
1. Suggest that the client move to a nursing home or assisted living dwelling. 2. Recommend that the client be enrolled in an emergency response system. 3. Enroll the client in a program that places all of the client's vital medical information in one place for emergency personnel. 4. Have the client post a list of emergency numbers (fire, police, ambulance) near the phone.
All of the following are involved with behavior modification except:
a. including rewards for desirable behaviors b. keeping a food record including cues or reasons for eating c. elimination of snacking d. none of these