An older patient who is a widower explains that routine sexual encounters remain an important part of his life. What teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
1. Actions to ensure safe sex
2. Importance of an adequate fluid intake
3. Reasons to abstain from sexual activity
4. Interventions to prevent erectile dysfunction
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Rationale: Sexually active older adults are at risk for the same sexually transmitted infections that affect younger adults. They should be offered the same education about safer sex, including the use of condoms.
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An older patient with chronic bronchitis is having difficulty managing periods of dyspnea and anxiety. What can the nurse do to help the patient at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A) Instruct on the disease process. B) Discuss reducing environmental irritants. C) Explain how to use transportable oxygen. D) Encourage to avoid temperature extremes. E) Recommend spending most time out of the home.
A patient is complaining of a burning and gritty sensation in the eyes, with redness, itching, and crusting on the eyelids. Which question is most likely to assist in identifying the aggravating factors related to the patient's complaints?
a. "Do eyedrops help relieve your symptoms?" b. "Do you wear eye makeup?" c. "Do you notice a change between outdoors and indoors?" d. "Have you noticed any change in your visual acuity?"
The nurse walks into her patient's room to find him unresponsive. She begins CPR, knowing that during a "code" situation, chest compressions should be interrupted for which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ventilation b. Pulse checks c. Intubation d. Defibrillation
The client with a chronic obstructive respiratory disease is receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula. The nurse plans to include the following intervention in the client's care:
A. Assess nares for skin breakdown every 6 hours B. Check patency of the cannula every 2 hours C. Inspect the mouth every 6 hours D. Check oxygen flow every 24 hours