An older client has become very confused since being hospitalized earlier in the week. Prior to this illness, the client exhibited clear thought processing and was able to maintain an independent lifestyle
How would the nurse document this mental state? A)
As reversible confusion
B)
As dementia
C)
As delirium
D)
As sundown syndrome
C
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A nurse teaches clients about patterns of inheritance for genetic disorders among adults. Which disorders have an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Breast cancer b. Alzheimer's disease c. Hemophilia d. Huntington disease e. Marfan syndrome f. Cystic fibrosis
Hospitals are held liable for the negligence of
A) their employees acting in the scope of employment. B) the physician caring for the patients. C) temporary health professionals in the unit. D) ancillary health care workers from another agency.
Prior to discharge, a patient with diabetes needs to learn how to check a finger-stick blood sugar reading before taking insulin. Which action will best help the patient remember proper technique?
a. Encouraging the patient to check the blood sugar each time the nurse gives insulin b. Providing feedback after the patient takes his blood sugar reading for the first time c. Verbally instructing the patient about how to obtain a finger-stick blood sugar reading d. Offering a brochure that describes the technique for checking a blood sugar reading
A patient is scheduled for surgery to replace the mitral valve with a biologic heterograft valve. What should the nurse include when instructing the patient about this surgery?
Select all that apply. 1. There will be an audible click with this valve. 2. The valve will not need to be replaced. 3. Long-term anticoagulation therapy is not necessary. 4. The valve will likely need to be replaced in 15 years. 5. Long-term antibiotic therapy is needed after the surgery.