A healthcare professional is caring for an older adult. Understanding age-related renal changes, what urinalysis finding would the professional view as normal for an older patient?
a. pH 5.2
b. Moderate protein
c. Specific gravity 1.003
d. Positive for white cell casts
Ans: c. Specific gravity 1.003
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A nurse is explaining cognitive development in children to a client, with the help of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. What would be the best explanation by the nurse about the preoperational level of cognitive development?
A) Up to age 2, children learn by touching, tasting and feeling. They learn to control body movement. B) Children from ages 2 to 7 years investigate and explore the environment and look at things from their own point of view. C) From ages 7 to 11 years, children internalize actions and can perform them in the mind. D) After age 12 children can think in the abstract including complex problem solving.
Reasoned thought is characterized by the lack of
a. reflection. b. emotion. c. parity. d. contrast.
The nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care on an alert, cooperative adult client and should request an assistant prior to which step?
A. An assistant is not required when performing tracheostomy care in a cooperative, alert adult client. B. The assistant is required prior to pouring liquids into the sterile container. C. The assistant is required prior to removing the inner cannula. D. The assistant is required prior to removing and placing new tracheostomy ties.
The nurse plans to implement evidence-based practice when providing patient care. Which activity should the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
A. Serve on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care. B. Contact Environmental Services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump. C. Integrate research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes. D. Reinforce hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel. E. Participate in education and research activities when possible.