Successful coping among older adults has been shown to include all of the following except:
a. humor
b. increase in number of sexual partners
c. prayer
d. positive social support
B
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The nurse leader of a large long-term care facility is aware that different leadership styles are appropriate in different situations. Which of the following situations would warrant the application of authoritarian leadership principles?
A) The existing process of making nursing assignments needs to be reexamined B) It has just come to the attention of staff that a resident is missing C) The nurse manager has been informed that there will be a budget reduction for the next year D) There have been communication problems between nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in recent weeks
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
1. Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 2. Used in the treatment of asthma 3. Combined with albuterol for treatment of asthma exacerbations 4. Combined with fluticasone for the treatment of persistent asthma
The nurse is providing care to a patient who has experienced several episodes of angina. What is the primary outcome for this patient?
1. The patient will experience relief of chest pain with anticoagulant therapy. 2. The patient will experience relief of chest pain with nitrate therapy. 3. The patient will experience relief of chest pain with aspirin therapy. 4. The patient will experience relief of chest pain with therapeutic lifestyle changes.
The nurse completes medication education for the client receiving antihistamines. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I can still have my after-dinner drink." 2. "I need to increase fluids while taking this medication." 3. "This medication is safe because it is sold over-the-counter (OTC)." 4. "This medication could make me very sleepy."