An older person is in the last stages of dying. Which type of care would be the best for him?
a. Home health
b. Assisted living
c. Nursing home
d. Hospice
ANS: D
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The pediatric nurse teaches the parents of a 3-month-old baby the principles of growth and development that will occur in their child's lifetime. Which statement accurately describes one of these principles?
A. Each child progresses through predictable stages within a predictable timeframe. B. Growth and development begin in infancy and continue until the adult years. C. Growth refers to the ongoing process of adapting throughout the life span. D. Within each child, body systems develop at the same rate.
A patient's severe asthma has necessitated the use of a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). Which of the patient's statements suggests a need for further education?
A) "I know that these drugs can sometimes make my heart beat faster." B) "I've heard that this drug is particularly good at preventing asthma attacks during exercise." C) "I'll make sure to use this each time I feel an asthma attack coming on." D) "I've heard that this drug sometimes gets less effective over time."
In the past, community-oriented nurses have been called:
1. District nurses 2. Almshouse nurses 3. Soldier nurses 4. Sisters
Which should the nurse anticipate in the newborn whose mother used cocaine during pregnancy?
a. Seizures b. Hyperglycemia c. Cardiac and respiratory problems d. Neurobehavioral depression or excitability