The older client is getting out of bed for the first time. The nurse should be alert for which of the following complications?
A. Deep vein thrombosis
B. Dyspnea
C. Orthostatic hypotension
D. Pulmonary embolism
C
The older client with cardiac disease or on antihypertensive medications is particularly at risk for this complication.
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During inhalation, the epiglottis moves in a/an _______________ direction to allow air to move through the trachea
A) forward B) backward C) upward D) downward
The RN is preparing a primary IV line. Does this need to be done using clean or sterile technique?
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse is reviewing journal articles related to personal health records. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find while reading? Select all that apply
A) Most records are being kept electronically. B) Individuals are concerned about privacy. C) Many people are uncomfortable using computers. D) It is time-consuming to enter the data in the computer. E) Many feel the record meets most of their needs.
The nurse is visiting the home of an 80-year-old patient who has hypertension and diabetes. In addition to obtaining vital signs and blood glucose levels, what other actions would be appropriate for the nurse to do? (Select all that apply.)
a. Inspect bathroom cupboards for contents. b. Search the kitchen for high-salt or sugar foods. c. Ask why the bed has not been made or the dishes washed. d. Check the bathroom for safety bars in the tub/shower area. e. Note the presence of scatter rugs or other impediments to free movement. f. Ask the patient about lighting at night when getting up to use the bathroom.