The nurse instructs the family of an elderly patient with a visual impairment and decreased mobility that the most common problem for these patients is related to which of the following?
A) Electrical cords
B) Medication errors
C) Falls
D) Aspiration
Ans: C
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A patient with heart failure has BP 120/60, HR 64, R 18, T 97.6°F, coarse crackles bilaterally, and 3+ edema to the lower extremities. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is:
a. Impaired gas exchange b. Excess Fluid Volume c. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion d. Deficient Knowledge
After completing an assessment of a 60-year-old man with a family history of colon cancer, the nurse discusses with him early detection measures for colon cancer. The nurse should mention the need for a(n):
a. Annual proctoscopy. b. Colonoscopy every 10 years. c. Fecal test for blood every 6 months. d. DREs every 2 years.
Which does the nurse include on the teaching plan for the parents of a child with Addison's disease?
A. How to administer steroids subcutaneously B. How to eliminate all stress from the child's life C. How to give hydrocortisone (A-Hydrocort) IM D. How to keep the child hydrated when ill
The parents of a 6-month-old tell the nurse that they are exhausted because their baby wakes up several times every night. What advice should the nurse give these parents?
A) "Be certain that the baby is truly awake before picking him up for feeding." B) "Continue to respond to the baby anytime he is restless during the night." C) "Let the baby "cry it out" for a few nights until he can sleep through the night." D) "Bring the baby in for a possible sleep study to check for sleeping disorders."