Which condition could cause delirium in the older adult?
a. Uncontrolled pain
b. Death of a loved one
c. Relocation to a long-term care facility
d. Altered sleep patterns
ANS: A
Delirium results from physiological influences such as uncontrolled pain, metabolic disturbances, or drug toxicity.
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A) Maintain the current absentee rate B) Provide contraceptive services C) Increase access to health care services D) Promote increased use of emergency services
The client with epididymitis is prescribed antibiotics. What should the nurse instruct the client at this time?
1. "Use ice packs on your scrotum and wear scrotal support." 2. "Take the antibiotics until the swelling subsides." 3. "Take warm sitz baths three to four times a day." 4. "You may resume sexual activity after forty-eight hours."
Which statement best describes decisions that are made by the State Board of Nursing?
a. Influence all aspects of the health-care system b. Have the same force as law c. Considered recommendations that may or may not be followed d. Must be approved by a majority of nurses in the state
________ ions are the most critical for muscle contraction because they interact with the contractile filaments.
A. Zinc B. Calcium C. Magnesium D. Phosphate