The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections, making her more at risk for:
a. COPD.
b. bronchitis.
c. pneumonia.
d. atelectasis.
C
Decreased resistance to respiratory infections causes older individuals to contract pneumonia.
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a. Using a support group b. Stimulating appetite c. Maintaining adequate hydration d. Continuing with scheduled immunizations e. Reporting exposure to infectious diseases
The nurse is assessing a client's visual fields by confrontation. Which actions by the nurse indicate appropriate practice? Select all that apply
1. The nurse asks the client to cover one of her eyes with a card. 2. The nurse uses a penlight to assist with performing the test. 3. The nurse asks the client to sit 20 feet away. 4. The client tells the nurse when she first sees the object. 5. The nurse asks the client to stand 4 feet away.
What should the nurse do when planning goals for a family?
a. View the family as a group of individuals rather than a system. b. Make the goals as vague as possible so that they are attainable. c. Be flexible since families are continually changing. d. Recognize that, although individuals go through developmental stages, families do not.
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A. Actinic B. Asymmetry C. Arcus D. Assessment