An older patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a secondary immunodeficiency disorder. For which disorders should the nurse be prepared to plan care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. HIV
2. Cirrhosis
3. Medications
4. Malnutrition
5. Diabetes mellitus
2,3,4,5
Rationale: HIV is a primary immunodeficiency disorder.
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a. Childbirth pain is part of a normal process. b. Childbirth pain seldom needs narcotic relief. c. Position changes relieve pain and facilitate delivery. d. Childbirth pain declines following birth. e. Childbirth pain is self-limited.
The nurse is performing an assessment on an adolescent client. Which finding would be unexpected?
1. Apical heart rate of 110 beats per minute. 2. Respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute. 3. Blood pressure of 98/58 mmHg. 4. Temperature of 98.8 °F.
Which of the following conditions are most likely to be underdiagnosed and undertreated among elders?
1. Depression and incontinence 2. Diabetes and hypertension 3. Osteoporosis and arthritis 4. Vision and hearing problems
After teaching a group of students about geriatric syndromes, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example?
A) Confusion B) Pneumonia C) Heart failure D) Renal failure