The nurse explains to the children of a 82 year old client that the leading cause of injury among older adults is:
1. Accidental poisonings
2. Burns
3. Falls
4. Fires
5.
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Rationale 1: Poisoning is not the leading cause of injury in older adults.
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Touch, to a great degree, is culturally determined. When providing care for a patient who belongs to a Hispanic culture, which of the following may be considered inappropriate in a health care setting?
A) Grandmothers helping in the care of pediatric patients. B) Patients asking questions of health care providers. C) Health care information being given to a female member of the family. D) Males participating in health care activities.
A nurse is explaining radiation side effects to the parents of a child for whom it has been ordered. Which side effects does the nurse include in the explanation? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hair loss B. Leukocytosis C. Nausea D. Polycythemia E. Skin desquamation
The nurse is planning care for an older adult client. Which topic will the nurse include in the teaching session when discussing thyroid function?
1. Eliminating the use of alcohol. 2. Monitoring of hormone levels annually. 3. Providing information about congenital abnormalities. 4. Educating about birth control options.
The criterion that necessitates the need to hospitalize an individual with chronic mental health problems occurs when his or her:
a. Behaviors pose a threat. b. Caregivers need a respite. c. Subsistence benefits expire. d. Medications need readjustment.