Common causes for urinary incontinence that the nurse should always check in the elderly include:
a. lack of mobility and no toilet facilities
b. urinary tract infections and electrolyte imbalances
c. stress and multiple pregnancies
d. birth defects and prior surgeries
B
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1. Dependent edema 2. Foot drop 3. Varicose veins 4. Cyanosis
A client is with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) presents with metabolic alkalosis. Based on the data reviewed in the client's history, which medication does the nurse suspect contributed to the current diagnosis?
A) Aluminum hydroxide B) Omeprazole C) Ranitidine D) Metoclopramide
Research that measures the Hospital Magnet Standards focuses on which of the following characteristics of an excellent work environment (select all that apply)?
a. Collaborative relationships between nurses and physicians b. Incident reporting c. Support for education d. Actual staffing ratios e. Patient-centered values
In mitral stenosis, the murmur occurs:
A. From S1 through S2 as a holosystolic murmur B. After an opening snap that is heard after S2 during diastole C. As a soft mid-systolic click D. A loud crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur