You are performing a depression screening on an older adult. Your patient scored 13 on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). How would interprets this score?
A) This is a normal finding.
B) This indicates mild depression.
C) This indicates moderate depression.
D) This indicates severe depression.
D
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The nurse's next action is to: 1. administer pain medication. 2. notify the healthcare provider immediately. 3. obtain a urine specimen for culture. 4. complete the assessment.
Which IV catheter type carries the highest risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens if a needle stick injury occurs?
A. Midline catheter B. Short peripheral catheter C. Peripherally inserted central catheter D. Nontunneled percutaneous central catheter
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the client with Parkinson's who is hospitalized with pneumonia?
A. Implement universal precautions B. Implement seizure precautions C. Implement falls precautions D. Use a geri-chair to provide out-of-bed activity
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a cerebral tumor. For which function should the nurse expect to assess an abnormality?
a. Reflex movement b. Movement and speech c. Coordination and posture d. Heart rate and respiratory rate