A 71-year-old woman with a longstanding diagnosis of emphysema developed community-acquired pneumonia 3 weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital for treatment
A combination of respiratory therapy and IV antibiotics has resolved the woman's infection and she is now preparing to return to the home she shares with her husband. What phase in the trajectory model of chronic illness is this patient currently experiencing?
A) Unstable
B) Crisis
C) Acute
D) Comeback
D
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Changes in health care reimbursement measures have resulted in which of the following changes regarding care of the terminally ill?
a. Patients spend more time in hospitals b. Nurses provide more care in hospitals c. More patients die at home d. Patients spend more time in rehab facilities
The nurse instructs an older adult who has developed shingles regarding risk for future occurrences of the disease. Which of the following should then nurse include in this discussion?
A) "Chronic diarrhea and thrush are symptoms that can develop years after herpes zoster has invaded the body.". B) "Herpes zoster is a sexually transmitted disease.". C) "You should receive the vaccination to prevent future occurrences.". D) "Your family is now at risk for developing shingles.".
What is secondary lymphedema caused by?
A) Acquired obstructions B) Congenital malformation C) Chronic arterial insufficiency D) Chronic venous insufficiency
A parent asks a nurse about giving diphenhydramine [Benadryl] to a child to relieve cold symptoms. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Benadryl must be given in higher doses to provide relief for cold symptoms." b. "Intranasal glucocorticoids are more ef-fective for treating cold symptoms." c. "Nasal antihistamines are more effective for treating cold symptoms." d. "Because histamine doesn't cause cold symptoms, Benadryl would not be effec-tive."