The health care provider suspects that an older adult has a urinary tract infection. A common symptom of the condition early in the infection in the older adult is:
a. Chills
b. Flank pain
c. Confusion
d. Hematuria
ANS: C
Confusion and changes in behavior are very common in older adults and can be seen in early in-fection.
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A) nirvana B) homeostasis C) fight-or-flight response D) anxiety
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The student nurse is learning the Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses system. This system is coded according to which of the following axes? (Select all that apply.)
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Select the statement that best explains the reason why propofol is the preferred agent for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
A. Propofol does not lead to the development of nausea and vomiting, nor does it accumulate in the tissues. B. Propofol does not fully depress the medulla, even in large doses. C. Propofol does not depress cardiovascular and respiratory activity. D. None of these are correct.