A nurse says to an older adult who is being cared for at home, "Tell me what your life was like when you were first married." What does this statement encourage the patient to do?
A) Explain why he or she has certain emotions.
B) Become more introspective and self-focused.
C) Practice life review or reminiscence.
D) Look backward with regret for undone tasks.
C
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The client has been started on a treatment regimen that includes atenolol. She complains to the nurse of experiencing weakness. Which is the best response from the nurse?
a. "I will hold your next dose of the medication. You are reaching a toxic level." b. "I will increase your next dose of the medication. Your level is too low." c. "This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug." d. "This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician."
The loss of urine with exercise and certain movements is:
a. Overflow incontinence b. Reflex incontinence c. Urge incontinence d. Stress incontinence
A client being cared for by a nurse in a home care setting suddenly stops breathing
What role should the nurse play in such a situation? A) Sit the client in a high Fowler's position B) Move the client to a cooler area C) Call 911 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately D) Administer small amounts of ice chips
All of the following dosage forms contain alcohol except
A. syrups. B. tinctures. C. fluidextracts. D. elixirs.