In assessing the mood of older adult patients, a nurse documents which finding as abnormal?
a. Sadness and grief after returning from the funeral of a long-time friend
b. Depression that interferes with the ability to perform activities of daily living
c. Frustration about rearranging the day's schedule to attend a grandson's birthday party
d. Crying about the unexpected death of a pet that had been with the family 12 years
ANS: B
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A client has smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for many years. When she does not smoke or tries
to "cut back," she becomes anxious, craves a cigarette, cannot concentrate, and gets a headache. This scenario would be assessed as a. substance abuse. b. substance intoxication. c. substance dependence. d. recreational use of a social drug.
A patient is being evaluated for disease of the lower motor neurons. Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as consistent with this health problem?
Select all that apply. 1. spasticity 2. flaccidity 3. steppage gait 4. fasciculations 5. muscle atrophy
A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every 3 to 4 hours and he received his last dose 3 hours earlier. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client's request for pain medication on his first postoperative day?
A) Provide the client with pain medication. B) Tell the client that the pain cannot be severe. C) Document and ask the client to wait 1 hour. D) Contact the physician for a change in medication.