When assisting patients with bathing, always apply the principles of
A. body substance isolation.
B. universal precautions.
C. transmission-based precautions.
D. standard precautions.
Answer: D
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A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with diabetes mellitus who presents with polyuria, lethargy, and a blood glucose of 560 mg/dL. Which laboratory result should the nurse correlate with the client's polyuria?
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The nurse instructed a postpartum woman about storing and freezing breast milk. What statement by the woman leads the nurse to determine that the teaching was effective?
a. "I can thaw frozen breast milk in the microwave." b. "I'll put enough breast milk for one day in a container." c. "Breast milk can be stored in glass containers." d. "Breast milk can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 months."
Which factors interfere with the mental health of older adults because of the effect on adaptation? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Culture b. Life events c. Physical illness d. Substance abuse e. Cognitive impairment f. Developmental transitions