A client is admitted from the emergency department to the medical surgical floor with a diagnosis of heatstroke. Which treatments does a nurse suspect were done prior to EMS arriving on the scene? Select all that apply.
A) Made to lie down and clothing removed
B) Moved to a cool place and feet elevated
C) Ice bags applied to neck, axillae, and groin
D) glass of water administered
E) Sprayed with water while being fanned
A) Made to lie down and clothing removed
C) Ice bags applied to neck, axillae, and groin
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1. People in this age range are cognitively impaired and unable to learn new information. 2. Patient teaching is not effective. 3. Individuals in this age range learn at the same rate as young-old adults. 4. May need teaching at a slower pace, with visual aids and repetition.
Which of the following factors increase an older adult's vulnerability and reaction to stressors?
A) Autoimmune disease C) Emotional distress B) Impaired self-care D) Loss of a network for support
A nurse tells several friends and coworkers that a client, who is also a physician, is unsafe for medical practice because he is paralyzed from the waist down and acts "slightly silly." What type of tort does the nurse's action represent?
a. Libel b. Fraud c. Slander d. Malpractice
The nurse is determining care for a patient with acute migraine headaches. What should the nurse teach the patient to do first in order to determine a plan of care for the headaches?
a. Keep a headache diary. b. Avoid sugar and caffeine. c. Avoid bright light and noise. d. Avoid taking analgesics until the cause has been determined.