When assisting the older adult who is despondent about the need to leave his home, the nurse uses which technique?
a. Ask him if he has a drinking problem.
b. Explore the option of his moving in with someone.
c. Reminisce with the patient and review his life.
d. Assess for hopelessness and helplessness.
C
Reminiscence and life review are effective techniques to help older adults deal with changing life circumstances.
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A) "Take with a meal." B) "Take 1 hour before meals." C) "Take before bedtime." D) "Split the dose into two equal doses."
What is the nurse attempting to determine when critiquing the evidence?
a. If the potential study is ethical to conduct b. If there is enough evidence to ask a PICO question and change practice c. If there are any experts in the clinical area to be researched d. If the study is cost-effective if a change in practice occurs
How soon must the person void after surgery?
a. Within 4 hours b. Within 8 hours c. Within 10 hours d. Within 24 hours
The nurse is helping a group of parents understand the concept or play. Which is the best example of parallel play?
A) Children are playing apart from others without being part of a group B) Children are playing together in an activity without organization C) Children are playing in an organized group with each other D) Children are playing independently and are side by side