An 81-year-old man with dementia and advanced osteoarthritis has been placed in an extended-care facility
In light of this man's rheumatoid disorder and the need to preserve his current level of mobility, how should the nurse at the facility best position him in bed before he retires each night?
A) Supine on a pressure-reducing air mattress
B) In a semi-Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees
C) Flat, on a firm mattress with two pillows under his head
D) Flat, with his feet positioned against a footboard
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient with refractory atrial fibrillation who underwent the maze procedure several months ago
The nurse reviews the result of the patient's most recent cardiac imaging, which notes the presence of scarring on the atria. How should the nurse best respond to this finding? A) Recognize that the procedure was unsuccessful. B) Recognize this as a therapeutic goal of the procedure. C) Liaise with the care team in preparation for repeating the maze procedure. D) Prepare the patient for pacemaker implantation.
The diabetes nurse education is telephoning clients to assess current Hgb A1c rates and the results of their last ophthalmologic examinations. Which case management model is the nurse using to provide care?
1. Linked. 2. Intensive. 3. Supportive. 4. Disease-specific.
A patient, with a history of aspiration pneumonia, is going to receive enteral feedings. What nursing interventions should be implemented?
1. Add a bit of food coloring to the bag of enteral feeding to help assess for aspiration. 2. Use a chlorhexidine mouth rinse during oral care. 3. Position the head of the patient's bed at 30 degrees. 4. Avoid suctioning the patient while feedings are in progress.
Which cardiovascular manifestations should the nurse anticipate for a pediatric client diagnosed with moderate uncompensated hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply
1. Tachycardia 2. Weak distal pulses 3. Thready distal pulses 4. Normal blood pressure 5. Decrease in systolic blood pressure