A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is overweight. Why is weight loss important for the person?
a. It will improve the person's mental well-being.
b. The person is too old to be overweight.
c. Weight loss reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
d. It will be easier to lift and move the per-son.
C
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Upon assessment, the nurse finds thin, shiny, bluish brown pigmented desquamative skin. It is located medially over the lower leg. The nurse will educate the patient that the usual treatment is A) hydrotherapy to facilitate improvement in circulation. B) compression therapy to help facilitate blood flow back to the vena cava. C) initiation of Coumadin therapy to maintain an INR of 2 to 3 above norm. D) long-term antibiotic therapy to facilitate healing of the wound.
The nurse working in the operating room of the hospital should:
a. not worry about inhaling anesthetic agents because a mask is worn. b. be sure the work area is well-ventilated. c. be checked annually for levels of halogenated anesthetics. d. avoid contact with clients who have received inhalation anesthesia.
What is missing from this documentation? "1/13/10: John Brown received on 1/13/10 ABC vaccine by Great manufacturer, lot number # 12345 by Flo First. The client received 12/2009 Vaccine Information Statement."
A) The documentation is complete. B) Title and address of the individual administering the vaccine C) Client name and date of immunization D) Vaccine manufacturer and vaccine lot number
An older patient with mild musculoskeletal pain is being seen by the primary care provider. The nurse anticipates that treatment of this patient's level of discomfort will include:
A) fentanyl B) diazepam C) acetaminophen D) meperidine