The nurse is providing an education program on dental hygiene to a group of older men at a homeless shelter. After completing the program, a few of the participants remained after the program for additional information
Which of the following responses indicates the need for more education?
A) "I should brush twice daily."
B) "My goal for brushing is 3 to 4 minutes."
C) "A toothbrush is a better tool than a foam swab."
D) "Hydrogen peroxide is an effective, inexpensive alternative mouth rinse."
D
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A patient with asthma has been prescribed ipratropium (Atrovent) 2 puffs QID. The nurse should recognize which of the following as the most likely goal of this treatment?
A) Promoting short-term relief of acute asthma symptoms B) Relieving acute bronchoconstriction C) Promoting long-term management of asthma symptoms D) Promoting blood flow in the alveolar capillaries
The nurse is caring for a patient who has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?
a. Obtain an order to administer a soap suds cleansing enema. b. Teach the patient how to use the Valsalva maneuver. c. Discontinue medications that can cause constipation. d. Assess the patient's usual pattern of bowel movements.
The nurse is planning the care for an elderly client. Care should be focused on how to do which of the following?
a. Prolong life b. Improve the quality of life c. Reverse the aging process d. Increase the number of nursing homes
When planning for a community education program on injury prevention, what statistic should the nurse keep in mind?
A) Homicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 34 years B) Suicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 35 years C) Motor vehicle accidents are the fourth-leading cause of death for people in all age groups D) Unintentional injuries is the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44 years