An older adult female comes into the clinic to be seen for urinary incontinence. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Is common with aging.
2. Often occurs as a secondary problem.
3. Indicates decreased renal blood flow.
4. Is related to medications.
Correct Answer: 2
Urinary incontinence is not a normal sign of aging and therefore should be evaluated further for this client.
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The nurse would assess that the individual most at risk for death from coronary heart disease (CHD) is a
a. 30-year-old Hispanic woman. b. 42-year-old Caucasian woman. c. 55-year-old Asian man. d. 62-year-old African American woman.
An individual who is seeking health care services and who has limited proficiency in English has the right to have an interpreter available to facilitate communication within the health care system
This statement is according to what legal requirement? a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 b. The Joint Commission c. U.S. Code Title XIX addressing individuals entitled to medical assistance d. Health Information Portability and Accessibility Act
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