An older adult patient recently moved to a retirement community. Which behavior would prompt the nurse to suspect the patient is experiencing relocation stress syndrome?
a. Episodic dyspnea
b. Inappropriate affect
c. Increased withdrawal
d. Urinary incontinence
C
Relocation stress syndrome involves physical or psychosocial disturbances related to the transfer from one environment to another. The signs and symptoms may mimic depression. The remaining options are not typically related to relocation stress syndrome.
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A) Be a role model and do not smoke. B) Remind the child that smoking costs money. C) Discuss other tobacco choices that can be used instead. D) Explain that the child can experiment with smoking when older.
The brown or tan pigmentation on the forehead, nose, and malar prominence of some pregnant women is called:
a. hormonal acne. b. erythema. c. alopecia. d. chloasma.
An unresponsive 79-year-old is admitted to the emergency department (ED) during a summer heat wave. The patient's core temperature is 105.4° F (40.8° C), blood pressure (BP) 88/50, and pulse 112. The nurse initially will plan to
a. apply wet sheets and a fan to the patient. b. provide O2 at 6 L/min with a nasal cannula. c. start lactated Ringer's solution at 1000 mL/hr. d. give acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectal suppository.
During unit orientation, a preceptor is used to provide learning and role modeling. What should the nurse expect from a preceptor during orientation? Select all that apply
a. Orient to unit. b. Teach organizational skills. c. Teach medication actions. d. Teach unfamiliar skills. e. Teach prioritization skills.