Older adults at the community center are having a discussion on health issues that is being led by a nurse volunteer. One of the participants asks the nurse what to do about not being able to sleep well at night. The nurse informs the participants that sleep in the evening may be enhanced by:
A) drinking an alcoholic beverage before bedtime
B) using an over the counter sleeping agent
C) wearing loose, comfortable clothing
D) eating a large meal before bedtime
C) wearing loose, comfortable clothing
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Which principle of teaching should the nurse use to ensure learning in a family situation?
a. Motivate the family with praise and positive feedback. b. Present complex subject material first, while the family is alert and ready to learn. c. Families should be taught using medical jargon so they will be able to understand the technical language used by physicians. d. Learning is best accomplished with the lecture format.
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee has performed a retrospective chart audit to investigate whether outcomes recorded in each nursing care plan are patient centered and written in behavioral terms
The expected standard is 98% compliance. The sample size was 200 . Results showed that 180 charts met the standard. What assessment can be made? a. The standard was met. No action plan is necessary. b. The standard was not met, but no action plan is necessary because the rate of com-pliance was close to the standard. c. The standard was not met. An action plan should be developed. d. The standard was not met. An immediate re-audit is necessary.
What does CICO stand for?
a. Can Intubate, Can't Oxygenate. b. Can't Intubate, Can Oxygenate. c. Can't Intubate, Can't Oxygenate. d. Can Intubate, Can Oxygenate.
A nurse is preparing to administer the first 5 mg dose of metoprolol (Toprol) to a patient who is 12 hours post MI. For which assessment finding should the nurse withhold administration of the medication?
1. Serum potassium 3.9 mEq/L 2. Blood pressure of 110/65 mm Hg 3. PR interval 0.12 second 4. Sinus bradycardia 52 beats per minute