A visiting nurse is making a visit to a home where the wife is caring for her husband who has Alzheimer's disease and is prone to wander. Which of the following observations by the nurse is cause for additional instruction for the wife?
A) motion detector alarms are in place on the door of the room where the client sleeps
B) exit doors in the home have slide bolt locks at the bottoms
C) phone numbers of Safe Return and the local police are posted on the outside of the refrigerator door in the kitchen
D) car keys are on a key rack by the front door
D
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The Nurse of the Future: Nursing Core Competencies was developed in response to which of the following the goals?
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A client ask the nurse which part of the brain controls anxiety and insomnia. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "The limbic system and reticular activating system control anxiety and insomnia." B. "The frontal lobes and limbic system control anxiety and insomnia." C. "The thalamus and reticular activating system control anxiety and insomnia." D. "The limbic system and hypothalamus control anxiety and insomnia."
A middle school student comes to the nurse's office concerned about her menstrual flow. What should the nurse include when discussing menstruation with this student? Select all that apply
1. A tub bath is helpful to promote blood flow and reduce cramping. 2. Show a variety of pads and tampons available for the student to use. 3. A fishy odor experienced during menstruation is expected and normal. 4. Demonstrate that the volume of blood lost during menstruation is about 1 to 2 ounces. 5. Wash the hands before and after using any feminine hygiene products for menstruation.