The emergency room nurse is evaluating a 90-year old male that she suspects may have been abused by a caregiver. Which of the following data most supports her suspicion?
a. the man has a skin tear on his hand
b. the man has a small bruise on his outer leg
c. the man has a numerous large bruises of different colors on various parts of his body
d. the man's explanation of his bruises fits the appearance of the injury
C
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The nurse encourages the patient with essential hypertension that a first-line therapeutic approach to lower blood pressure is (select all that apply):
1. smoking cessation. 2. beta-blockers. 3. exercise programs. 4. weight loss. 5. decrease of sodium intake.
A patient is extremely anxious about having a biopsy on a femoral lymph node in the groin area. Which relaxation technique would be best for the nurse to use at this time?
a. Meditation b. Yoga stretching c. Guided imagery d. Relaxation breathing
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is receiving multiple medications. When monitoring this patient for potential drug toxicity, the nurse should review which lab values closely?
a. Complete blood count and serum glucose levels b. Pancreatic enzymes and urinalysis c. Serum creatinine and liver function tests (LFTs) d. Serum lipids and electrolytes
During discharge planning, a patient whose manic symptoms are remitting asks, "Do I have to take lithium even though I'm not high any longer?" The most appropriate response is:
a. "You can stop the medication 1 week after discharge.". b. "You will need to take medication for about 12 weeks.". c. "Usually patients take medication for 6 months after discharge.". d. "Taking the medication daily will help you avoid relapses and recurrences.".