A nurse is caring for an elderly client with a respiratory disorder. The nurse assesses
which in the client as a result of aging?
A) Hypothermia as a response to illness.
B) Intermittent fevers.
C) A lower baseline body temperature.
D) Presence of febrile response
C
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The nurse is examining the oral cavity of an elderly client with complaints of mouth soreness. Red, cracked skin is noted at each corner of the mouth
Which of the following findings is most consistent with this client's condition? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client states, "I have an appointment next week to get some better fitting dentures.". 2. Red blood cell count is 6.2 million/ mm3. 3. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the client with cheilitis. 4. The client suffered from a cerebrovascular accident last May. 5. The result of the culture of the drainage is that candida albicans is present.
The pediatric nurse is planning quiet activities for hospitalized 18-month-olds. Which of the following would be an appropriate activity for this age group?
A) Painting by number B) Putting shapes into appropriate holes C) Stacking blocks D) Using crayons to color in a coloring book
A client is receiving 1 liter of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline with 40 mEq KCL infusing at 20 gtts/min. The drop factor is 15 gtts/mL. How much KCL is the client receiving each minute?
1. 0.053 mEq 2. 0.53 mEq 3. 5.3 mEq 4. 53 mEq
A patient recovering from replacement of a mitral valve with a mechanical valve asks how long warfarin (Coumadin) needs to be taken. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You will be told when to stop, usually when your mechanical prosthetic valve is healed and there is a minimal risk of clots." B. "You will be on it for the rest of your life because you have a mechanical valve." C. "That will depend on your surgeon. Ask her when you go to your office visit." D. "You will be on it for the rest of your life because you have a biologic tissue valve."