Diabetes is much more stable and predictable in the elderly than it is in younger individuals.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient sustained an injury to the right arm after falling off a motorcycle. The patient is complaining of severe pain and is unable to feel the fingers of the right hand. Radial pulse is absent. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?
A) Elevate the right arm above the level of the heart. B) Notify the physician. C) Apply ice packs to the affected area. D) Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease and anticipates an order for which medication that may help delay the rate of cognitive decline?
1. Donepezil (Aricept) 2. Quetiapine (Seroquel) 3. Valproic acid (Depakote) 4. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
The nurse manager is planning an educational program to address noise levels on the unit. What information should be given about the recommended noise levels?
1. It is recommended that noise levels in patient rooms should be no greater than 35 dBA. 2. Many of the sounds in the high-acuity unit are foreign and frightening. 3. Excessive noise levels also have an impact on the staff. 4. The recommended noise levels in high-acuity areas are higher due to increased noise from alarms and machines. 5. The biggest patient complaint about noise is about staff conversation.
A nurse is caring for an intubated patient who is receiving pancuronium for neuromuscular blockade. The patient's eyes are closed, and the patient is not moving any extremities
The heart rate is 76 beats per minute, and the blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg. The nurse caring for this patient will do what? a. Request an order for an antihistamine to prevent a further drop in blood pressure. b. Request an order for serum electrolytes to evaluate for hyperkalemia. c. Review the patient's chart for a history of myasthenia gravis (MG). d. Talk to the patient while giving care and explain all procedures.