A 71-year-old male patient tells the nurse that growing old causes constipation so he has been using a suppository for constipation every morning. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
b. Assess the patient about risk factors for constipation.
c. Suggest that the patient increase intake of high-fiber foods.
d. Teach the patient that a daily bowel movement is unnecessary.
b. Assess the patient about risk factors for constipation.
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An older adult patient is being assessed for skin turgor. The nurse identifies decreased skin turgor demonstrated by slow return of the skin to the previous position after being grasped and raised. What can the nurse conclude is responsible for this asses
a. Dehydration b. Edema c. Skin breakdown d. Malnutrition
Which is a health statistic of significance to Black or African Americans when compared to all races?
A. A lower incidence of breast cancer B. Lower percentages of low birth weight infants C. A lower crude birth rate D. Lower male death rates from homicide
A nurse is implementing the Community Health Promotion Model. Which of the following un-derlying principles should the nurse use in order to facilitate active participation?
a. Individuals should work in groups to complete necessary tasks. b. Individuals participating should represent all segments of the population. c. People will work together if they like the leadership. d. People will participate when they see the issues as worthy of their time.
The nurse works with a variety of clients at a general hospital in a rural area. For which clients would it be most appropriate to administer palliative care? (Select all that apply.)
A) 92-year-old man who has just suffered a stroke B) 83-year-old woman with end-stage dementia C) 12-year-old girl with terminal lymphoma D) 74-year-old man with osteoarthritis E) 54-year-old woman with high blood pressure