If you are feeling ill, you should stay home from classes and clinical in order to protect clients and classmates
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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An elderly patient has presented to the clinic with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The patient's daughter is accompanying him and you have explained why the incidence of chronic diseases tends to increase with age
What rationale for this phenomenon should you describe? A) With age, biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems. B) Older adults often have less support and care from their family, resulting in illness. C) There is an increased morbidity of peers in this age group, and this leads to the older adult's desire to also assume the "sick role." D) Chronic illnesses are diagnosed more often in older adults because they have more contact with the health care system.
Which points should the nurse include when teaching safety precautions to a mother of a toddler? Select all that apply
a. Make sure the child sleeps on his back at night. b. Keep the telephone number of the poison control center accessible. c. Use a front-facing car seat placed in the back seat of the car. d. Keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of accidental poisoning.
A developmentally delayed child has been admitted to the pediatric unit. When working with this child's parents, the nurse should:
a. Offer support b. Suppress her own feelings c. Let the parents know she feels sorry for their situation d. Avoid discussing how the nurse feels with other staff members during the staff conference
Which activity would be a constructive outlet for tension and anxiety while enhancing self-esteem for a patient with adjustment disorder with anxious mood?
a. Knitting scarves for a homeless shelter b. Painting a "paint-by-number" scenic picture c. Working on a large, colorful picture puzzle d. Engaging in regular, age-appropriate physical exercise