Which of the following statements should be included in the nurse's teaching plan for older adults regarding urinary elimination?
A) Most older adults experience an increased blood flow to the kidneys
B) Kidney function progressively increases as the body ages
C) The kidneys become more effective in filtration with age
D) Nocturia and urinary retention is more common in older adults
Ans: D
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1. "The stimulation of the skin seeks to localize the acute pain and will last for sev-eral minutes after the unit is applied." 2. "This unit stimulates both the skin and the underlying tissues to decrease the in-tensity of the pain." 3. "The mechanism for use of this unit is well known and can be read about." 4. "During those days when using the TENS unit, no analgesic can be given."
A combat veteran diagnosed with moderate traumatic brain injuries is agitated and aggressive. Which pharmacologic intervention would the nurse expect to be effective?
a. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) b. Benztropine (Cogentin) c. Propranolol (Inderal) d. Buspirone (BuSpar)
The student nurse learning to write nursing care plans learns that evaluation
a. happens at the end of an episode of care. b. is valuable when the patient has met goals. c. occurs at each step of the nursing process. d. should occur every few days on a schedule.
The reporting of a client’s complaint to the RN about the financial concerns of the client is ethical
a. True b. False