An older patient is experiencing overflow incontinence. What should the nurse identify as causes for this change in urinary functioning? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. History of dementia
2. Enlarged prostate gland
3. Treatment for gastric ulcers
4. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
5. Prescribed a calcium channel blocker
2,4,5
Rationale: Functional incontinence is associated with a history of dementia.
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The patient became angry when the dietary department sent up the wrong tray. The teen threw the tray and used profanity. The nurse understands that this behavior:
a. Is an appropriate reaction to sending the wrong tray b. Is caused by displacement of anger over death c. Is ridiculous and should not be tolerated d. All of the above
The first industrial nurse is considered to be:
a. Betty Moulder b. Ada Mayo Stewart c. Lillian Wald d. Florence Nightingale
A nurse inspects the thorax of an older adult patient. An age-related finding in an older adult patient is characterized by a(n):
A. round shape. B. barrel-shaped chest. C. symmetrical anteroposterior diameter. D. asymmetrical posterolateral diameter.