The home health nurse helps an older adult couple plan changes in their home that will facilitate care in their home as they age. The nurse recognizes that what percentage of people over 65 live at home?
a. 42%
b. 48%
c. 55%
d. 67%
D
The majority (67%) of people over the age of 65 live in a home or family setting.
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A preterm newborn is on a ventilator, receiving intravenous therapy, and is surrounded by various technological equipment when her parents come to visit for the first time. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Suggest that they stay for just a few minutes to reduce their anxieties. B) Reassure them that their newborn is progressing well. C) Encourage the parents to touch their preterm newborn. D) Discuss the care they will be giving the newborn upon discharge.
The home care nurse assists a client with impaired fine motor skills. Which should the nurse implement to benefit the client?
1. Large-print medication labels 2. Flip open medication organizer 3. Telephone with vibrating ringer 4. Color-coded medication schedule
A patient who has hyperthyroidism will begin treatment with an antithyroid medication. The patient asks the nurse about dietary requirements. The nurse will counsel the patient to avoid which food(s)?
a. Fava beans b. Foods high in purine c. Grapefruit d. Shellfish