An 85-year-old widower is admitted to a nursing home for increased supervision. The client's son asks, "What is reminiscence therapy?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "An activity group in which participants create collages representing various times in their lives."
B) "A group that encourages members to share both positive and negative memories of significant past events with peers to promote a sense of resolution."
C) "A social group in which members chat about current events."
D) "A group that encourages members to share positive memories of significant life transitions."
B
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A) Eye exercises B) Iridectomy or other surgery C) Mydriatics D) Medications to increase blood pressure
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for an obese patient who is going home on sibutramine (Meridia). Which statement by the patient demonstrates a need for further education?
a. "I may experience a headache while taking this drug." b. "I may experience an increase in my heart rate." c. "This medication will help me lose weight by suppressing my appetite." d. "I can expect to have diarrhea while taking this medication."
Which principle of ethics does the nurse use when refusing to work a 12-hour shift for six
consecutive days? A) Veracity B) Fidelity C) Nonmaleficence D) Beneficence
A nurse is conducting a community health education program for Hispanic women ages 18 to 35. Which of the following items should the nurse recommend that they increase in their diet on a daily basis?
a. Calcium b. Folic acid c. Iron d. Sodium