An older woman lives with her adult son. She has some disabilities and needs some supervision. Her son works during the day. He might consider:
a. Congregate housing
b. Adult day care
c. Foster care
d. Nursing center care
B
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The patient is receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The rate of ultrafiltration shows a downward trend and coagulation of the filter is suspected. What is the most appropriate first nursing action?
A) Immediately disconnect circuit from the patient B) Decrease the rate of blood flow by pump C) Use a saline bolus to diagnosis clot location and extent D) Raise the ultrafiltration collection device
Nursing is said to be a science and an art. If best research evidence represents the science of nursing, what represents the art?
a. Clinical expertise b. Patient values and needs c. Synthesis of best research evidence d. Eye-hand coordination
Treatment failure in patients with peptic ulcer disease associated with H. pylori may be because of:
1. Antimicrobial resistance 2. An ineffective antacid 3. Overuse of proton pump inhibitors 4. All of the above
The nurse demonstrates knowledge of the different mechanisms of action of laxatives by stating:
1. "My client should be encouraged to use a stimulant laxative whenever he feels the need to have a bowel movement." 2. "My client should consume plenty of water, since he is taking a bulk-forming laxative." 3. "My client should not strain when having a bowel movement, so the health care provider likely will prescribe a bulk-forming laxative." 4. "My client should expect to have a delayed reaction to a saline cathartic."