The nurse cautions the 70-year-old patient who just had the cast removed from a broken arm that the immobility during the time he was in a cast can cause:
a. arthritis.
b. phlebitis.
c. frozen shoulder.
d. painful swelling.
C
Immobility can cause loss of strength and flexibility in the older adult.
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The nurse should administer an analgesic to an unconscious patient after observing which signs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased heart rate from 82 to 94 b. Decreased systolic blood pressure c. Increased muscle tension d. Perspiration on upper lip e. Facial grimacing
Which statement most clearly identifies a distinction between the terms "research utilization (RU)" and "evidence-based practice (EBP)"?
1. Research generated knowledge use. 2. Making change in existing nursing practices. 3. Changing nursing practices making a societal difference. 4. Incorporation of the opinion of expert clinicians.
A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with migraine headaches. When doing patient teaching, the patient questions the nurse regarding alcohol consumption. What would the nurse be correct in telling the patient about alcohol's effects?
A) Alcohol causes hormone fluctuation. B) Alcohol causes vasodilation of the blood vessels. C) Alcohol has an excitatory effect on the CNS. D) Alcohol diminishes endorphins in the brain.
The father was told he had metastatic pancreatic cancer too advanced for any treatment. What might the nurse do to be helpful to the father and the family?
A. Assist the family in finding a physician who can offer hope and possible treatment. B. Help the family deal with anxiety and uncertainty about how long the father will live. C. Share information about hospice and family needs at the end of life. D. Try to help the family find meaning in their situation.