Which of the following problems is the most likely physical cause of an elderly client's altered cognition?
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Hypopituitarism
D) Hyperparathyroidism
Ans: A
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A client is having a radioisotopic imaging scan. What action by the nurse is most important?
a. Assess the client for shellfish allergies. b. Place the client on radiation precautions. c. Sedate the client before the scan. d. Teach the client about the procedure.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cromolyn orally. Which of the following instructions would the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A) Do not take the drug at bedtime. B) Swallow the drug without chewing. C) Take the drug with food or milk. D) Take the drug at least 30 minutes before meals.
The nurse recognizes that the symptomology of celiac disease in adults includes: Select all that apply
1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Chronic hepatitis. 3. Osteoporosis. 4. Peptic ulcer disease. 5. Chronic constipation.
A first aider who breaks his or her responsibility to a victim by failing to provide the type of care that another person with similar training would provide, commits:
-breach of action -breach of confidence -breach of duty -breach of confidentiality