When the nurse is planning for personal hygiene for the client from the homeless shelter, the following might need to be considered: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client might have access to shower facilities only 3–4 times per week.
2. The clients might not have access to warm water.
3. Soap and shampoo might be difficult for the client to obtain.
4. Health and energy
5. Developmental level
2,3,4
Rationale: The homeless client is unlikely to have access to shower facilities very often.
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1. Previous history of taking testosterone 2. The client's mother having a history of breast cancer 3. History of cirrhosis of the liver 4. History of kidney disease 5. History of radiation treatment for lung cancer
The nurse is drawing blood from a client for a RAST test which measures a client's immune response to a specific allergen. Which does the RAST test measure the amount of?
a. viral load c. immunoglobulin G (IgG) b. bacteria d. immunoglobulin E (IgE)
A patient has MODS secondary to severe sepsis. The nurse would prioritize interventions to address which finding in this patient?
1. WBC count of 28,000 cell/cubic mm 2. Blood glucose of 245 mg/dL 3. pO2 of 54 mmHg 4. Serum lactate level of 2.1 mmol/L
A nurse could anticipate that the treatment plan for a patient experiencing memory difficulties might include medications designed to
a. inhibit GABA. b. increase dopamine at receptor sites. c. decrease dopamine at receptor sites. d. prevent destruction of acetylcholine.