A nurse receives a call from the emergency department (ED) about an elderly client being admitted for severe dehydration. What does the nurse suspect led to this condition?
A) Decreased thirst sensation
B) Increased salt intake
C) Early-onset Alzheimer disease
D) Early-onset dementia
A) Decreased thirst sensation
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a. Explain the difference between leadership and power. b. What are the different types of power? c. What are the three leadership styles that managers use?
In assessing the newborn for sepsis, one sign the nurse looks for is
a. a rise in blood pres-sure c. irregular respirations b. an irregular pulse d. unstable temperature
The nurse has created a plan of care for a patient with asthma. Which part of the nursing process should the nurse take on for the role of an educator?
A. Planning. B. Assessment. C. Implementation. D. Evaluation.
The nurse working with a victim of rape in a clinic setting is developing a plan of care for the client. Which short-term initial goal is most appropriate?
A. The client will care for her own physical wounds. B. The client will verbalize her feelings about the event. C. The client will identify an appropriate treatment plan. D. The client will resolve feelings of fear and anxiety related to the rape trauma.