Which statements would indicate the frail older clients are more at risk for poor treatment outcomes than
younger clients? Select all that apply.
A) diagnoses of vague symptoms and problems
B) nosocomial infections
C) assessment of the effects of acute illness on diagnosed chronic illnesses
D) iatrogenesis of therapeutic interventions
B, D
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1. Neuropeptide Y 2. Dopamine 3. Acetylcholine 4. Serotonin 5. Norepinephrine
What instructions would be important to give to a 50-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes who has been switched from glyburide (DiaBeta) to repaglinide?
A) "It is less potent, so you will need to take a larger dose." B) "It stimulates insulin production, so you need to eat soon after taking the medication." C) "It is more potent and longer lasting, so you should take it every other day." D) "The two medications are virtually the same."
A client with arthritic pain is considering taking an herbal supplement to relieve arthritic pain. What teaching is most important for the nurse to carry out with this client?
a. Inform any health care providers about the use of this supplement. b. Practice imagery along with taking the herbal supplement. c. Take only herbal supplements that are prescribed. d. Take herbal supplement at the onset of pain.
A nurse was sued for malpractice but not convicted. Which fact from the case would have been decisive in determining its outcome?
a. The patient was verbally and physically combative. b. The nurse was being oriented to the mental health unit. c. The nurse has expressed a fear of the patient to the manager. d. The patient did not suffer any physical or any emotional harm.