Mr. Miner, an 82-year-old retired teacher, is being admitted to your unit for rehabilitation. He recently sustained a pelvic fracture while riding his motorcycle
The existing health problems to consider while creating his rehabilitation plan include all of the following except
a. Diabetes, benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. Hypertension, osteoporosis, hearing loss
c. Poor peripheral vision, arthritis, asthma
d. Diabetes, arthritis, asthma
A
Diabetes and benign prostatic hypertrophy would have the least effect on Mr. Minor's rehabilitation plan. Musculoskeletal concerns and cardiovascular and respiratory problems would be of the most concern, along with renal, mental status, and perception changes.
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1. active immunization 2. debriding the bite wound 3. passive immunization 4. administering antibiotics immediately after a bite
When instructing a group of senior citizens on the actions and adverse effects of aspirin compared to ibuprofen-like drugs, the nurse is asked why the doctor prescribed a low dose of daily aspirin rather than ibuprofen to prevent heart problems
What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Talk to your doctor, because both medications can cause heart disease." 2. "Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like medications are not indicated to treat or prevent cardiovascular problems." 3. "Either medication is helpful for the prevention of heart attacks." 4. "Ibuprofen is better for you, even though you might be a candidate for heart attacks."
A patient questions the use of lidocaine with epinephrine for repair of a laceration, stating, "I thought that was the drug they use in intensive care for patients with heart trouble." Select the nurse's best response
1. "This drug comes in several forms. The form used to repair your laceration is designed to act locally." 2. "Systemic absorption of lidocaine is promoted by epinephrine, so the anesthetic effects occur more quickly." 3. "It's good you were alert to the events. A medication error occurred, and we will monitor the effects on your heart." 4. "Epinephrine is absorbed more quickly than lidocaine, so the anesthetic effect wears off fast once the laceration is sutured."
When preparing a discussion about violence, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Abuse is primarily limited to lower socioeconomic groups. B) Family violence is a public health problem. C) Males experiencing intimate partner abuse have more options for help. D) The majority of states now require the reporting of child abuse.