A teenager states, "Old people are different. They don't need the same things that young people do." What is this statement an example of?
A) racism B) ageism C) indifference D) knowledge
B
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The nurse is performing the shift assessment of a postsurgical patient. The nurse finds his mental status, level of consciousness, speech, and orientation are intact and at baseline, but the patient tells you he is very anxious
What should the nurse do next? A) Assess the patient's oxygen levels. B) Administer antianxiety medications. C) Page the patient's the physician. D) Initiate a social work referral.
The home care nurse observes a client demonstrate compulsive cleaning behaviors, scrubbing areas throughout the house over and over, especially areas where the family gathers. Prior to planning care for this client the nurse should assess:
1. How frequently the client cleans the house. 2. The impact of symptoms on the family system. 3. Whether the client vomits during cleaning. 4. Whether the client is forgetful.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when providing education to the pediatric client and family?
1. Giving primary care for high-risk children who are in hospital settings 2. Giving primary care for healthy children 3. Working toward the goal of informed choices with the family 4. Obtaining a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery
A common cause of folate deficiency in adults is:
1. alcoholism. 2. sprue. 3. gastrectomy. 4. peptic ulcer disease.