A caregiver brings a handicapped patient to the ED reporting altered level of consciousness and refusal to eat by the patient. The patient is found to be severely dehydrated
The nurse suspects neglect and asks the caregiver several questions regarding the patient's activities, diet, and care. The caregiver states, "I didn't know it could hurt him if he didn't drink anything." This is an example of what kind of abuse?
A) Psychological
B) Intentional
C) Unintentional
D) Direct
C
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A) sleep. B) healing wounds. C) eating. D) All of the above are correct.
How should a nurse explain that the breathing pattern has been altered when a patient complains of tachypnea? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased pH levels stimulate chemore-ceptors in the aorta and carotid arteries, which stimulates the phrenic nerve. b. Decreased oxygen level signals the phrenic nerve to alter the respiration rate. c. Muscles of respiration respond to the sti-mulus. d. The brain has become hypoxic and causes an alteration in the respiration rate. e. Deflated lung tissue results in an altered respiration rate.
The nurse plans care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which should the nurse identify as a focus for this client?
a. High-calorie, high-fat foods to promote weight gain b. Emphasize a strict eating program and daily exercise c. Improvement in eating behaviors and psychological and emotional health d. Quick weight gain and providing a comprehensive explanation of the problem
The community health nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis to a group of postmenopausal women
The nurse determines that the group understands the information if they select _____________ as the only drug to increase bone formation in osteoporotic bones. a. ibandronate (Boniva) b. risedronate (Actonel) c. alendronate (Fosamax) d. teriparatide (Forteo)