A client accompanied by his daughter is seen at the ambulatory care clinic with complaints consistent with cataracts. The client's daughter voices her concerns about her father's continuing to drive their car
She asks the nurse about the incidence of motor vehicle accidents in the elderly. What information can be accurately provided?
A) The risks of seniors over age 80 are similar to those of teen drivers.
B) There are few studies available looking at this particular concern.
C) The elderly have few wrecks, as they are more cautious drivers.
D) The accidents experienced by the elderly are the result of cognitive changes not related to sensory problems.
A
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a. Kübler-Ross. b. culture. c. developmental level. d. prior experience.
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A) on admission to the hospital C) immediately before discharge B) after the patient is settled in a room D) after leaving the hospital
The nurse is serving on the hospital's Quality Improvement Committee. As the nursing representative, the nurse focuses quality improvement measures on
a. Outcomes unrelated to patient satisfaction. b. Desired health outcomes. c. Factors solely affecting inpatients. d. Increasing patient-to-nurse ratios.