A nursing student is interested in geriatric nursing. The need for this nursing specialty became evident in the
a. 1930s c. 1950s
b. 1940s d. 1990s
D
During the 1990s, nurses were actively assuming more responsibilities for the delivery of health care. The aging of the population called for more nursing involvement with the elderly.
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The nurse is caring for an older adult with a chronic disease. Which is reflective of a tertiary intervention to help slow down the progression of the client's illness?
1. Assess the client's mobility 2. Integrate physical therapy 3. Discuss injury-prevention measures within the home 4. Obtain a referral for occupational therapy
A 23-year-old patient who is suspected of having an epidural hematoma is admitted to the emer-gency department. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Administer IV furosemide (Lasix). b. Prepare the patient for craniotomy. c. Initiate high-dose barbiturate therapy. d. Type and crossmatch for blood transfu-sion.
Which finding in a postpartum woman may indicate complications?
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