Because of their longer life expectancy, women are more likely than men to experience a disabling condition. Common conditions in older women that can produce disability include:
1. Depression
2. Panic disorders
3. Dementia
4. All of the above
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A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with a brain injury. On assessing the child, the nurse finds the following data: opens eyes only to pain, mutters inappropriate words, has abnormal extension to stimulation. Which action by the nurse takes priorit
A. Alert the operating room for emergent surgery. B. Document the findings; reassess in 15 minutes. C. Notify the provider; prepare for intubation. D. Raise the head of the child's bed to 45 °.
The nurse observing the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) using alcohol-based rubs for hand hygiene would recognize that further teaching is required when the UAP performs which act?
1. Rubs palm against palm when washing hands. 2. Applies a palmful of product into cupped hands. 3. Interlaces fingers palm to palm. 4. Dries hands with clean paper towel.
There are numerous factors that contribute to the rising number of uninsured in the United States. Which is not necessarily a contributing factor?
a. People being eligible for public programs c. People between jobs or unemployed b. Higher premiums d. Employers not offering health insurance
The nurse understands the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, when stating which of the following?
a. "It provided a standard of practice for nursing.". b. "It allowed professional nursing organiza-tions to act as unions on behalf of member nurses.". c. "It established the framework for political action in legislative activities.". d. "It financially supports research in nursing and education.".