Reasons for lack of identification and treatment of depression in the elderly include:
a. atypical symptoms and stigma among older adults.
b. lack of screening tools and inaccurate screening tools.
c. indifference among caregivers and health-care providers.
d. self-neglect and poor quality of life.
A
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The Diabetic Educator is discussing "sick day rules" with a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic. The Educator is aware that the patient will require further teaching when the patient states what?
A) "I will not take my insulin on the days when I am sick, but I will check my blood sugar every 2 hours." B) "If I cannot eat a meal, I will eat a soft food such as soup, gelatin, or pudding six to eight times a day." C) "I will call the doctor, if I am not able to keep liquids in my body due to vomiting or diarrhea." D) "I will call the doctor if my blood sugar is over 300 (mg/dL) or if I have ketones in my urine."
A client has been prescribed a liquid medication to be taken 15 ml tid. How should the nurse instruct the client to take this medication?
1. Carefully measure the medication using any teaspoon and take one teaspoon three times per day. 2. Carefully measure the medication using any tablespoon available and take one tablespoon 3 times per day. 3. Carefully measure using a medical dosing device and take 15 ml, which equals one tablespoon three times per day. 4. Carefully measure using a medical dosing device and take 15 ml, which equals one teaspoon three times per day.
Care of a person with AIDS involves which of the following?
a. Surgical treatment b. I&O and daily weight measurements c. Restricting fluids d. Limiting exercises
A patient is in bed. To measure height with the person in bed, you need to:
a. Keep the bed in the low position b. Position the person prone c. Get a co-worker to help you d. Raise both bed rails