The day care center nurse notices that a 79-year-old client with dementia comes to the center disheveled and has a strong odor of urine. The client's adult son explains that the bruises on his mother's legs are the result of several falls at home
The son states that he can only afford two days a week of day care for his mother. Based upon the nurse's observations, which type of abuse might be occurring? A) Psychological abuse
B) Elder neglect
C) Physical abuse
D) Financial abuse
B
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A child of 11 years, diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder, becomes angry and defiant over
the rules of the day treatment program. The nurse at whom the child is shouting might defuse the situation by a. suggesting that B go to the gym and shoot baskets. b. placing B in a basket hold. c. calling staff to seclude B. d. providing as-needed anxiolytic medication.
When comparing abruptio placentae and placenta previa, which manifestation would be most typical of abruptio placentae?
a. abdominal pain c. maternal hypotension b. painless vaginal spotting d. decreased hemoglobin
Your patient reports frequent constipation as a result of prescription medications and asks the nurse for advice about using a daily over-the-counter laxative. The most appropriate response by the nurse is to
a. tell the patient to consult the health practi-tioner before using nonprescription drugs. b. educate the patient about the side effects of regular laxative use. c. tell the patient to avoid laxatives because they can interfere with medications al-ready being taken. d. tell the patient to consult a dietician about ways to correct chronic constipation.
The nurse lists factors that the patient should consider when planning an exercise program, which are __________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. purchase of supportive footwear. b. wearing clothing appropriate to the type of exercise. c. consideration of membership in a health club. d. establishment of realistic goals. e. commitment of time for consistent regular exercise.