The nurse is reviewing the discharge plans for an 84-year-old man who is to leave tomorrow. Included is a plan for quitting smoking
In discussing this with a co-worker, the nurse states, "I don't know why we need to do this, he has been smoking for years, and he isn't going to stop now." This statement by the nurse reflects the concept of
A) senescence.
B) reality orientation.
C) negative stereotyping.
D) character assessment.
C
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The nurse is assisting a victim of spousal abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary
Components of the plan should include (more than one option may be correct) A. determining a code word to signal children that it is time to leave. B. having the phone number for the nearest shelter. C. hiding money with which to buy new clothes. D. assembling birth certificates, Social Security cards, and licenses to take. E. bringing change with which to make phone calls. F. securing a supply of current medications. G. taking enough toys to amuse the children for 2 days.
The nurse has a client who received large amounts of IV fluids during and following surgery, yet the client's urinary output is low and the client is agitated. The nurse realizes the IV fluid that most likely has caused this problem is
a. D5W. b. 0.45% NS. c. 0.9% NS. d. 3% saline.
When planning care for a client with MODS secondary to septic shock, the nurse suggests which of the following to the provider, as evidence shows a reduction in mortality?
1. Recombinant activated protein C (xigris) 2. Heparin 3. Packed red blood cell transfusion 4. Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
An older client has no family in the same community, lives alone in a small house, and is having greater difficulty with mobility due to advanced osteoarthritis
Cognitively, this client is alert, is able to manage her own business matters, and does her own cooking, but does not enjoy "cooking for one." The home health nurse who visits has noticed that the client is losing weight and does not have as much energy or interest in activities as on previous visits. What should the nurse recommend for this client? 1. See a psychiatrist because the client appears to be depressed. 2. Check out joint replacement options for the osteoarthritis. 3. Start thinking about long-term care. 4. Consider moving to an assisted living facility.