No cure exists for Alzheimer's disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse observes the student administer heparin subcutaneously into the client's abdomen. Which action indicates the need for further teaching?
1. The student determines the site by placing two fingers above the umbilicus and injecting the medication above the fingers. 2. The student cleans the site, wiping in a circular motion with an antimicrobial wipe. 3. The student uses a 25 gauge needle. 4. The student inserts the needle at a 90 ° angle.
Which activities would be indicative of a newborn in the quiet-alert sleep cycle?
a. Increased activity, fussiness, decreased attention b. Eye fluttering, smiles occasionally, irregular breathing c. Intermittent eyelid opening, regular breathing, mild startle movements d. Increased activity, widening of eyes, alert face
A competent terminally ill client has completed a living will that expresses the desire to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures. The family members are not supportive of this directive
Which of the following actions by the nursing staff is most appropriate when family members share with staff that they are not supportive of the client's decision? 1. Facilitate a discussion regarding the directives between the client and family. 2. Contact the social services department to revisit the issue with the client. 3. Clarify the legality of the document with the hospital attorney. 4. Explain to the family that the conflict with the client's wishes could invalidate the document.
You ask a patient to draw a clock. He fills in all the numbers on the right half of the circle. What do you suspect?
A) Hemianopsia B) Fatigue C) Oppositional defiant disorder D) Depression