An elderly client tells the nurse that she realizes that as she ages, her body parts and organs are just going to "wear out" and she will die. This client is describing which theory of aging?
a. Stress
b. Cross-linkage
c. Somatic mutation
d. Programmed aging
ANS: B
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The disorders related to abnormal functioning of the sleep-wake cycle or timing mechanisms of the body are called
1. sleep apnea. 2. primary sleep disorders. 3. tertiary sleep disorders. 4. secondary sleep disorders.
The nurse manager of a large medical unit in a busy urban teaching hospital reviews the unit trends for staffing, which are determined by an acuity system. The nurse manager notices that the acuity level is high. What should the nurse manager do?
a. More staff may be needed. b. Talk to the patients. c. Less staff may be needed. d. Talk to the families.
What can be suggested to a nurse wanting to protect back health while caring for patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use proper body mechanics. b. Use assistive patient-handling devices. c. Use ergonomic equipment. d. Only care for patients that can move in-dependently. e. Be aware of potential risk.
The patient is receiving a statin drug. The nurse notes an increase in creatine kinase (CK) levels. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Hold the drug and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours. 2. Administer the drug and continue to assess for muscle pain. 3. Administer the drug and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours. 4. Hold the drug and notify the physician.