An older adult patient remarks that she has been experiencing constipation, which has never been a problem for her before now. What questions should the nurse ask?
1. "Do you have a list of your medications?"
2. "How many fluids do you drink each day?"
3. "Do you get enough rest at night?"
4. "What kinds of fruits and vegetables do you eat daily?"
5. "How often do you have a bowel movement?"
1, 2, 4, 5
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a. The belt is placed around the patient's hips. b. The belt is secure, leaving only enough room for the nurse to grasp the belt. c. The nurse stands on the weaker side. d. The nurse holds the belt on the side of the patient.
When an older adult patient with chronic emphysema comes to the emergency department in respiratory distress, at what rate should the nurse begin oxygen per nasal cannula?
a. 2 L/min b. 3 L/min c. 4 L/min d. 5 L/min
An elderly client with bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees tells the nurse that she knows she needs to lose weight but exercise will just make her knees ache more. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client?
1. Follow a reduced calorie eating plan for several months before attempting exercise 2. Discuss knee replacement surgery with her physician 3. Exercise the muscles so that they will protect the joints 4. Stretch the muscles because that is the only form of exercise that improves osteoarthritis
In a healthy ear, the tragus is tender when palpated
A) True B) False