The nurse is caring for an older patient experiencing delirium. For which health problem should the nurse assess the patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drug abuse
2. Infection
3. Drug toxicity
4. Hypoxemia
5. Fluid volume deficit
2. Infection
3. Drug toxicity
4. Hypoxemia
5. Fluid volume deficit
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a. Being rewarded for good behavior. b. The balance of the body and spirit. c. Maintained by wearing jade amulets. d. Being in harmony with nature.
Music therapy is aimed at
A) decreasing stress and anxiety. B) increasing strength and endurance. C) increasing appetite. D) increasing blood pressure.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration what does pregnancy category B mean for a drug?
A) No risk to the fetus in any trimester. B) No adverse effect demonstrated in animals; no human studies available. C) Studies with animals have shown adverse reaction; no human studies are available. D) Definite fetal risk exists; may be given despite risk to the fetus if needed for a life-threatening condition.
Which situation constitutes nurse abandonment of a home health care patient?
1. The nurse fails to assess the patient on a daily basis. 2. The nurse fails to file the patient's Medicare claim. 3. The nurse terminates the relationship without affording the patient reasonable notice. 4. The nurse terminates the relationship by mutual accord.