The nurse can place an older adult into one of four patient rooms. Which is the most suitable room for an older adult?
a. Brightly lit, blue room with cozy throw rugs
b. Room with orange carpeting and soft lighting
c. Brightly lit, blue room with waxed vinyl floors
d. Room for television and children's play-time
B
The soft lighting avoids glare, and the carpet provides better traction than a glossy floor. Lamps should be added to supply more light when desired. Throw rugs easily slip, and older adults can trip on them, resulting in injury. The patient's feet should not be able to glide easily across the floor, and when the surface becomes wet, a waxed floor can be very slippery. The patient may stumble over children and toys.
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The nurse assesses a dying patient and documents terminal restlessness. Which clinical manifestations did the nurse observe? Select all that apply
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The patient is complaining of a severe headache. The physician orders aspirin. Which action by the nurse will result in the fastest relief of the patient's headache?
1. Administer the aspirin with an alkaline food, like cottage cheese. 2. Administer the aspirin in an enteric-coated formulation. 3. Administer the aspirin with a high-fat food, like peanut butter. 4. Administer the aspirin on an empty stomach.