An older patient with Parkinson disease was recently admitted to a nursing home after the death of the patient's spouse, who was the primary caregiver. What issues should the nurse plan to address with this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Financial stress
2. Mobility challenges
3. Overwhelming grief
4. Loss of support system
5. Sense of disconnection from a familiar life
2. Mobility challenges
3. Overwhelming grief
4. Loss of support system
5. Sense of disconnection from a familiar life
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What is the fifth step of the nursing process?
a. outcome identifica-tion c. revision b. goal development d. evaluation
Which position is tolerated by most older persons?
a. Fowler's position b. Trendelenburg position c. Sims' position d. The prone position
Calculate the amount of lidocaine needed to prepare 50 g of 4% lidocaine cream: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).