The nurse planning care for an older adult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patient's
a. age.
b. financial status.
c. gender.
d. functional status.
D
Maintaining the functional status of older adults may avert the onset of physical frailty and cog-nitive impairment, two conditions that increase the likelihood of institutionalization.
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A) Deep partial-thickness B) Superficial partial-thickness C) Full-thickness D) Third degree
Outcomes measurement is complex because:
a. budgets are unable to allocate sufficient funds. b. health care is multidimensional. c. patients may not cooperate. d. treatments are not always necessary.
You need to move a resident up in bed. To reduce bending and reaching:
a. Use a lift sheet b. Use a transfer belt c. Raise the bed for body mechanics d. Lock the bed wheels
A nurse is caring for a client with pancreatic disease. The client is receiving total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) to help maintain adequate levels of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and electrolytes. Which measure should the nurse follow when providing TPN? A) Perform insertion of a central line under aseptic conditions B) Check the client's vital signs for evidence of developing infection C) Avoid folding the tape over when securing the catheter D) Measure the blood glucose level at the end of the day