The nurse reminds a family that indicators of self-neglect in the aging person include __________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. misbalanced check book
b. reduced personal hygiene
c. increased alcohol consumption
d. irritability
e. loss of weight
ANS: A, B, E
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A) Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) B) Pentoxifylline (Pentoxil) C) Estazolam (ProSom) D) Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
A client who has a heart murmur due to vegetative growth on the leaflets of the heart valves asks the nurse what caused this condition. The best reply is:
1. "Alcohol and nicotine abuse use over many years." 2. "A residual virus following a bout of childhood chickenpox." 3. "Strep throat or respiratory infection, resulting in rheumatic fever." 4. "Uncontrolled triglycerides and cholesterol."
A nurse has joined the local Sigma Theta Tau organization. The nurse is hoping to find a mentor within the organization. Which of the following would be a good candidate?
1. A senior nurse who has the career experience the nurse in interested in pursuing 2. The president of the organization 3. A senior nurse who has a wide range of career experiences 4. A member of the board
The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's cardiac output curve and notes that the size of the curve is small. Which of the following does this finding indicate?
1. A low cardiac output 2. Poor injection technique 3. Incorrect placement of the catheter 4. A high cardiac output