Before applying a dry cold application, you need to:
a. Measure the temperature
b. Measure vital signs
c. Put it in a cover
d. Wash it with soap and water
C
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Which one of the following statements about alcohol abuse/dependency or addiction in older populations is most accurate?
A) It is easy to determine if an older adult suffers from alcohol abuse. B) Older adults who abuse alcohol have always used it very heavily throughout their lives. C) The incidence of alcohol and illegal drug abuse in elderly persons is declining. D) Alcohol abuse can seriously threaten the physical, emotional, and social health of older persons.
A parent asks the nurse why her children get fewer ear infections as they grow older. The nurse's answer would be based on knowledge that, as compared with older children and adults, the in-fant's eustachian tube is proportionately:
1. Shorter, wider, and more horizontal. 2. Shorter, narrower, and more horizontal. 3. Shorter, narrower, and more diagonal. 4. Shorter, wider, and more diagonal.
The nurse is caring for a client with a large leg wound that has been slow to heal. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Use Contact Precautions when caring for the client. b. Double-glove when providing wound care. c. Help the client choose high-protein items at meals. d. Assess the client's knowledge of causative factors.
The nursing diagnosis Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge (Nutrition) related to desire to improve nutritional intake has been formulated for a client who has decided to change his eating habits to be more nutritionally sound
What would be an appropriate outcome for this client? 1. Client will understand the importance of eating healthy. 2. Client will be able to lose weight. 3. Client will list foods that are nutritionally sound, low fat, and high fiber. 4. Client will appreciate the value of using the Food Guide Pyramid.