What is the correct term for prejudice against older adults?
a. Socialism
b. Sexism
c. Racism
d. Ageism
ANS: D
Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against the older adult.
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a. Confusion b. Anxiety c. Disorientation d. Panic e. Aggressiveness
The physician has ordered a somatosensory evoked responses (SERs) test for a patient for whom the nurse is caring. The nurse is justified in suspecting that this patient may have a history of what type of neurologic disorder?
A) Hypothalamic disorder B) Demyelinating disease C) Brainstem deficit D) Diabetic neuropathy
The nurse is caring for a client who has a written care plan identifying the expected outcomes of care. The nurse should do which of the following to facilitate outcome attainment by that client?
1. Focus on the routine tasks of care, such as giving medications. 2. Work as an independent practitioner without influence from other team members. 3. Focus on only one or two major client problems. 4. Work to maintain continuity of care.
A child has just returned from surgery for repair of a fractured femur. The child has a long-leg cast on. The toes on the leg with the cast are edematous, but they have color, sensitivity, and movement
What action should the nurse take? a. Call the health care provider to report the edema. b. Elevate the foot and leg on pillows. c. Apply a warm moist pack to the foot. d. Encourage movement of toes.