The nurse is assessing an older patient with cardiovascular disease who has been prescribed a calcium channel blocker. For which reason should the nurse consider this patient at risk for depression?
1. Use of a calcium channel blocker increases risk for depression.
2. Chronic illness increases risk for depression.
3. Older age increases risk for depression.
4. Cardiac rehabilitation increases risk for depression.
2. Chronic illness increases risk for depression.
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a. Fever b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Dehydration d. A decrease in venous return
A transparent dressing has which advantages? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adheres to undamaged skin b. Contains the exudate c. Reduces wound contamination d. Serves as a barrier to external bacteria e. Speeds epithelial growth
The nurse is providing teaching about topical medications for a group of patients who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which medication should the nurse review as being a topical preparation?
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