The nurse suspects that an older patient who purchased a new car for a neighbor to help with transportation is experiencing financial abuse. Which action should the nurse take?
1. Ask for the neighbor's name.
2. Suggest that the patient stop relying on the neighbor.
3. Recommend the patient to move to a skilled nursing facility
4. Report the suspected abuse to the protective agency.
4. Report the suspected abuse to the protective agency.
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The man replies, "I can't stand using condoms because I can't feel anything if I use one. I'll have to think about that." The nurse should consequently identify which of the following nursing diagnoses? A) Anxiety related to diagnosis with an sexually transmitted infection (STI) B) Ineffective coping related to necessary health promotion measures C) Risk for infection transmission related to lack of STI prevention measures D) Deficient knowledge about the disease and risk for spread of infection
The nurse has just finished explaining to a patient's son the function of the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE). Which statement by the patient's son indicates his understanding?
1. "This test will evaluate my dad's ability to think, reason, and make decisions.". 2. "This test will give us a good idea if Dad is mentally healthy enough to live alone.". 3. "If Dad passes this test, we will know that his mind is still okay.". 4. "I'm sure Dad will do well on the test; he's always been smart.".
A couple is with their adolescent daughter for a school physical and state they are worried about all the safety risks affecting this age. What is the greatest risk for injury for an adolescent?
A) Home accidents B) Physiological changes of aging C) Poisoning and child abduction D) Automobile accidents, suicide, and substance abuse
When the nurse assesses an apical pulse of 52, the nurse documents this arrhythmia as _________
Fill in the blanks with correct word