The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an 84-year-old patient that includes plans for smoking cessation. The nurse believes that since the patient has been smoking for years, he isn't going to stop now
Which concept does this nurse's belief reflect? 1. Negative stereotyping
2. Character assessment
3. Reality orientation
4. Senescence
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Rationale: Often people characterize the elderly in a negative way, believing that after a certain age, things cannot be changed. This is the concept of stereotyping in a negative way.
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Compared with testosterone patches, testosterone transdermal gel:
a. is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact. b. is less effective. c. produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone. d. causes more local irritation.
In which case would the manufacturer of a drug designated as unavoidably unsafe be held liable for injuries to a patient receiving the drug?
1. If the nurse did not educate the patient about risks 2. If the physician did not educate the patient about risks 3. If the nurse was not warned of risks by the physician 4. If the physician was not warned of risks by the manufacturer
A client has a large episode of diarrhea during an enteral feeding. What should be the first nursing action?
a. Slow the feeding. b. Stop the feeding. c. Call the physician. d. Administer an antidiarrheal agent.
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a postmenopausal woman who has stress incontinence secondary to a prolapsed uterus. Which intervention should be included in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
A. Kegel exercises B. Use of perineal pads C. Increased caffeine intake D. Proper perineal care E. Use of progesterone supplements