The elderly may have more difficulty coping with crises than younger individuals because of physical limitations and periods of disorientation and confusion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A client is receiving procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) for treatment of a dysrhythmia. Which outcome indicates the client is adhering to the provided medication instruction?
A) The client will monitor the pulse and not take the medication if the pulse is less than 60. B) The client will take the medication as directed, even when feeling well. C) The client will take the medication on an empty stomach. D) The client will take the medication with food.
A patient has taken a benzodiazepine for 2 years. With which condition is tolerance to the agent likely to develop?
a. Anxiety b. Insomnia c. Sedation d. Seizures
The nurse flushing a PRN lock will select the appropriate fluid and will clear the lumen by:
a. flushing forcefully to clear. b. using slow, gentle pressure. c. flushing hard enough to clear resistance. d. aspirating prior to flushing.
There are two categories of patient care that comprise the smallest number of questions on the NCLEX-RN exam. They are:
a. safe, effective care environment and health promotion and maintenance b. physiological integrity and psychosocial integrity c. psychosocial integrity and health promotion and maintenance d. physiological integrity and safe, effective care environment