Which of the following conditions are considered leading causes of death for those 65 years of age and older? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cerebrovascular disease
B) Malignant neoplasms
C) Unintentional injuries
D) Communicable disease
E) Heart disease
A, B, E
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A client is traveling to a foreign country. A nurse should recommend vaccination against which of the following before travel to endemic areas? Select all that apply
A) Varicella B) Diphtheria C) Lyme disease D) Tetanus E) Cholera
The head nurse puts a blank copy of the shift duty schedule on the table in the break room. The staff is permitted to fill in those shifts that they want to work during the next cycle. This example reflects the style of:
1. autocratic leadership. 2. democratic leadership. 3. laissez-faire leadership. 4. participative leadership.
A child having myringotomy tubes placed asks, "How and when will the tubes be removed?" What is your best response?
A) "You will have them replaced every 2 months until you reach age 18." B) "The tubes remain in place for 6 months and then are dissolved by vinegar." C) "The tubes remain in place for 6 to 12 months until they come out by themselves." D) "The tubes are not removed; they grow permanently into place."
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is ordered for a patient with hyperkalemia. Before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the
a. bowel sounds. b. blood glucose. c. blood urea nitrogen (BUN). d. level of consciousness (LOC).