The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history with an older patient. Which action will the nurse take to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the patient's health history?
1. Scheduling 30 minutes for the medical history interview
2. Requesting the patient bring a list of current medications taken regularly
3. Conducting the history in an environment with comfortable seating and proper lighting
4. Having the patient complete the past medical history form upon arrival for the appointment
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Rationale: Patients should have a minimum of 1-hour appointments scheduled. Shorter appointments will result in a hurried interview with missed information.
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1. Restrict who uses the shelter. 2. Have a separate family area in the shelter. 3. Search everyone who uses the shelter prior to entering. 4. Force the children to stay with their parents at all times.
The nurse is conducting an assessment of a patient's nutritional status prior to postpyloric intubation. When assessing the patient's most recent laboratory values the nurse should pay particular attention to the patient's level of:
A) Prealbumin B) Potassium C) Blood glucose D) Alkaline phosphatase
A client has been taking to treat Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil sulfate) SLE. This medication can cause complications and which yearly examination is suggested for clients taking this medication?
a. GYN exam c. yearly chest x-ray b. yearly EKG d. yearly eye exam
A value is defined as:
a. Something of worth or something highly regarded b. Getting your money's worth c. A moral decision d. Family relationships