The clients who have the highest risk for aspiration within their surroundings are:
A. Children who are less than 2 years old
B. Older adults with neurological disorders
C. Middle adults with myasthenia gravis
D. Young adults with a history of sedative or narcotic use
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A. Clients at greater risk for upper airway obstruction are infants, children.
B, C, and D. Clients at greater risk for upper airway obstruction are adults with cold and flu, loss of consciousness, seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, increased oral secretions or excretions, or facial trauma.
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Which client statement on cultural or religious influences on nutrition requires intervention?
1. "My grandmother makes sure I eat a serving of greens each day." 2. "I avoid milk and meat at meals because I am Jewish." 3. "My Auntie sent me clay from the South to eat every day." 4. "Because I am Muslim, I do not ever eat any pork products."
An older adult client with chronic heart failure is found to have cardiomegaly. The client asks you to explain what has caused this problem. Which of the following would be most accurate?
1. Damage from bacteria collecting on heart valves 2. Being too sedentary or immobile for years 3. Decreased elasticity of the arteries and veins 4. Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels
The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of "risk for infection" in a patient who undergoes peritoneal dialysis. What nursing action best addresses this risk?
A) Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate. B) Wash the skin surrounding the catheter site with soap and water prior to each exchange. C) Add antibiotics to the dialysate as ordered. D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics by mouth or IV as ordered.
Patients who survive shock may be discharged home to finish the recovery phase of their disease process. The home health nurse plays an integral part in monitoring these patients
What is an important part of the care given by the home health nurse? A) Providing supervision to home health aides in providing necessary patient care B) Assisting patient and family to identify and mobilize community resources C) Providing ongoing medical care during the family's rehabilitation phase D) Reinforcing the importance of continuous assessment to prevent further episodes of shock