An elderly patient who is being medicated for pain had an episode of incontinence. Which health problem is this patient at risk for developing?
A. Over-hydration
B. Dehydration
C. A stroke
D. Fecal incontinence
Answer: B
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The population health nurse is teaching a group of elderly clients. What action should the nurse take to circumvent hearing loss?
1. Using a higher-pitched voice. 2. Employing verbal teaching techniques. 3. Facing the listener while speaking. 4. Using background music.
The nurse is caring for a client anticipating further testing related to cardiac blood flow. Which statement, made by the client, would lead the nurse to provide additional teaching?
A) "The first test I am getting is an echocardiography. I am glad that it is not painful." B) "My niece thought that I would be ordered a magnetic resonance imaging even though I have a pacemaker." C) "I had an ECG already. It provided information on my heart rhythm." D) "I am able to have a nuclide study because I do not have any allergies."
After a natural disaster occurred, an emergency worker referred a family for crisis intervention services. One family member refused to attend the services, stating "No way, I'm not crazy." The best response the nurse can give is which of the following?
a. "Many times disasters can create mental health problems, so you really should participate with your family." b. "Crisis intervention is a short-term problem-solving type of help, and seeking this help does not mean that you have a mental illness." c. "Don't worry now. The psychiatrists are well trained to help." d. "Crisis intervention will help your family communicate better."
Round 8.326 to the nearest hundredth
What will be an ideal response?