The most cost-effective interventions used to prevent falls are
A. Use of sitters
B. Use of alarms (bed, chair, monitors)
C. Tai Chi exercises
D. Home modifications and vitamin D supplements
D
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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with a suspected urinary tract infection. Which of the following would be most appropriate when obtaining a urine specimen from the child?
A) "I will need a urine sample.". B) "Let your mom help you tinkle in this cup.". C) "Please tinkle in this cup right now.". D) "Please void in this cup instead of the toilet.".
A client is being treated in the emergency department for a possible aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
The nurse recognizes which of the following assessment data as risk factors for such a neurological emergency? Select all that apply 1. Takes an alpha blocker daily 2. Age 58 3. History of rheumatoid arthritis 4. Smoker, ½ pack a day 5. Diesel truck mechanic
A routine urinalysis is collected by the client and given to the nurse. Results confirm there are no problems involving the urinary system. Which of the following results give this conclusion?
A) pH 6 and no glucose present B) Dark amber color and output less than 500 cc in 24 hours C) Blood present and no ketones D) Specific gravity 1.035 and faint aromatic odor