An 80-year-old person is admitted to the hospital. During the health assessment process, which of the following conditions should the person be screened for by the nurse?
a. Polypharmacy
b. Kidney failure
c. Illegal drug use
d. Alcoholism
e. All of the above
Answer: e. All of the above
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a. Realign fracture. b. Relieve patient pain. c. Restrain patient. d. Maintain fracture reduction.
The client's nursing diagnosis is Body image disturbance related to prolonged illness and lack of energy. Which initial intervention does the nurse include?
1. Collaborate for a psychiatric consultation. 2. Instruct the client on the benefits of hygiene. 3. Have family bring grooming products to client. 4. Encourage client to assist with personal hygiene.
The nurse assists the client to maintain and regain mobility following surgery. The nurse asks a student nurse to explain key reasons to change the client's position. What are reasons to change the client's position?
1 . Promote comfort 2 . Restore body function 3 . Relieve pressure 4 . Prevent deformities 5 . Decrease muscle strain A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 3, 4, 5 C) 1, 2, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4, 5
What effect do amphetamines have on the human body?
A. They stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. B. They increase the amounts of norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA) within the brain. C. They decrease endurance and increase feelings of fatigue. D. They deactivate the mesolimbic dopamine system.