When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle. This is referred to as a
A. Gibbus
B. Scoliosis
C. Kyphosis
D. Lordosis
A
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A patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness died suddenly at age 52. The patient lived in the community for 5 years without relapse and held supported employment the past 6 months. The distressed family asks, "How could this happen?"
Which response by the nurse accurately reflects research and addresses the family's question? a. "A certain number of people die young from undetected diseases, and it's just one of those sad things that sometimes happen." b. "Mentally ill people tend to die much younger than others, perhaps because they do not take as good care of their health, smoke more, or are overweight." c. "We will have to wait for the autopsy to know what happened. There were some medical problems, but we were not expecting death." d. "We are all surprised. The patient had been doing so well and saw the nurse every other week."
The nurse is preparing to collect data for a family assessment. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply
1. Conducting interviews 2. Observing interactions 3. Reviewing reports from the healthcare provider 4. Monitoring daily living patterns 5. Asking a family friend his or her opinion of the family
The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient. The patient's labor has lasted over 28 hours within the hospital; the patient has not slept and is disoriented to date and time
Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse document in the patient's care plan? a. Insomnia b. Impaired parenting c. Ineffective coping d. Sleep deprivation