You just finished a resident's bath. You note that the person is incontinent of urine. What should you do?
a. Bathe affected skin areas again.
b. Tell the nurse.
c. Pat the area dry.
d. Tell the next shift.
A
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a. A 78-year-old female who is confused b. A 65-year-old male with diabetes mellitus c. A 52-year-old female with kidney failure d. A 47-year-old male with arthritis
The appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions is that the patient will:
a. increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions. b. cough more frequently within 3 days. c. breathe better within 3 days. d. perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily.
Among European immigrants who have entered the United States, which ethnic group has an income level comparable to or higher than those of other groups?
A. Italy B. Poland C. Germany D. France
A client reports to the primary health care facility for routine physical examination after cardiac rehabilitation following myocardial infarction
Keeping in mind that the client speaks English as a second language, how should the nurse conduct the interview? A) The nurse should ask the client to express himself emotionally. B) The nurse should avoid using complex medical terminology. C) The nurse should sit at a long distance from the client. D) The nurse should ask closed-ended questions.