A nurse is assessing a 49-year-old homeless male client. The nurse fashions the assessment process based on the understanding that the client would most likely demonstrate which of the following?
A) Cooperation and talkativeness to share his ideas
B) Agreement to allow a complete physical examination
C) Desire for in-depth discussion of his condition
D) Resistance and caution about the interaction
D
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An older patient has been reading about the use of melatonin for sleep. Which statement indicates that the patient needs more instruction about this pharmacological agent?
1. "Melatonin is a hormone my body makes." 2. "Nausea is a side effect associated with melatonin." 3. "Older adults may have reduced levels of melatonin." 4. "I will need to have a prescription from my physician to obtain it."
Dipstick testing of an older adult patient's urine indicates the presence of protein. Which of the following statements is true of this assessment finding?
A) This finding needs to be considered in light of other forms of testing. B) This finding is a risk factor for urinary incontinence. C) This finding is likely the result of an age-related physiologic change. D) This result confirms that the patient has diabetes. Select all that apply.
You are the nurse caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer. The patient states that he will "never be able to cope with this situation." What are you aware that coping is?
A) Coping is a physiologic measure used to deal with change, and he will physically adapt. B) Coping is the physiologic and psychological processes that people use to adapt to change. C) Coping is the human need for faith and hope, which create change. D) Coping is a social measure used to deal with change and loss.
Signs of cardiac tamponade include hypotension, tachycardia and decreased urine output
a. true b. false