The nurse has assessed that an older adult patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which interventions are indicated?
1. Secure IV catheters with paper tape.
2. Apply transparent film dressings to pressure-prone areas.
3. Pull the patient up in bed every hour.
4. Keep the patient warm.
5. Monitor IV sites for infiltration.
1, 2, 4, 5
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a. Adolescence b. Later childhood c. Older adulthood d. Middle adulthood
Which of the following phrases best describes the concept of marketing?
a. Advertising a product or good b. Number of products sold in 1 year c. Purchasing of goods and services d. Stimulating and meeting consumer demand
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a. Drink the medication at room temperature. b. Swallow the medication in the form of a wafer. c. Sip the medication through a straw. d. Chew the tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Training and development programs using the cultural behaviors, dimensions, and clusters from the GLOBE studies could focus on all except which of the following topics to help leaders be more effective in working with others from different cultures
a. Teaching cultural sensitivity b. Helping individuals understand their own cultural biases c. New employee orientation programs d. Present stereotypical behaviors from multiple cultures