The nurse expresses concern to the 80-year-old resident in a long-term care facility who is attempting to jog on a treadmill. The nurse is aware that the exceptional oxygen and metabolic demands brought on by the exercise might cause ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
heart failure
When the body makes excessive oxygenation and metabolic demands on an aging heart with low cardiac reserve, heart failure may result.
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The plan for a depressed patient includes use of cognitive therapy. The nurse supports this therapy by
a. uncovering unconscious conflicts by encouraging description of childhood traumas. b. challenging pessimistic beliefs and recognizing the patient's accomplishments. c. determining areas of mutual understanding between the nurse and patient. d. using role-playing to rehearse new behaviors.
The use of critical thinking skills during the assessment phase of the nursing process ensures that the nurse
a. Completes a comprehensive database. b. Identifies pertinent nursing diagnoses. c. Intervenes based on patient goals and priorities of care. d. Determines whether outcomes have been achieved.
Which of the following best describes differentiated practice?
a. having a practice that is different from the usual practices of nurses b. an area of nursing that is highly specialized c. delineating a nurse's role and functions according to experience, competence, and education d. separating different nursing roles in a hospital and using competency testing to determine who can fill these roles
Which medication should a nurse administer to provide immediate intervention for a psychotic patient whose aggressive behavior continues to escalate despite verbal intervention?
a. lithium (Eskalith) b. trazodone (Desyrel) c. olanzapine (Zyprexa) d. valproic acid (Depakene)