An 85-year-old patient with hypocalcemia is to receive vitamin D supplements. What is the recommended supplement for her age?
A) 400 IU daily
B) 200 IU daily
C) 400 IU daily
D) 600 IU daily
D
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When a nurse works with patients who have psychophysiological insomnia, it is recommended that they get out of bed if they are not asleep within how long after going to bed?
a. 10 minutes c. 30 minutes b. 20 minutes d. 40 minutes
A patient who is just waking up after having hip replacement surgery is agitated and confused. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Administer the ordered opioid. b. Check the oxygen (O2) saturation. c. Take the blood pressure and pulse. d. Apply wrist restraints to secure IV lines.
The nurse researcher would like to gather data on the attitudes of young adults on spirituality and healthcare. The most effective form of research on this topic is
A) Quantitative research B) Methodologic survey C) A Delphi study D) Qualitative research
Older adult clients may react differently to infectious processes and a nurse suspects that her older adult client may be experiencing hypostatic pneumonia. The nurse must be alert to atypical signs and symptoms, such as:
1. Hypotension 2. Confusion 3. Erythema 4. Chills