A patient, age 34, is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness for him. Which intervention does the nurse plan while he is febrile?
a. Decreased activity
b. Activity as tolerated
c. Monitoring vital signs during ambulation
d. Allowing moderate activity if heart rate is not above 100
A
During the acute phase, it is essential to maintain the patient on decreased activity and provide a calm, quiet environment.
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The nurse is caring for a client experiencing a respiratory pattern characterized by irregular periods of increased rate and depth of respiration. The nurse notes this in the client's record as:
a. Biot's respirations c. Kussmaul's respira-tions b. Cheyne-Stokes res-pirations d. tachypnea
When assessing a patient, the nurse elicits the Babinski reflex on the left foot. The nurse knows this response can indicate the existence of
a. an upper motor neuron lesion on the right side. b. an upper motor neuron lesion on the left side. c. a lower motor neuron lesion on the right side. d. a lower motor neuron lesion on the left side.
Which statement is true regarding the spirituality of older adults?
1) Older adults prefer not to participate in organized religion. 2) Older adults often change faiths as a result of retirement. 3) Older adults experience many losses, which can cause questioning of religion. 4) Older adults often lose all faith.