A binder is wet. What should you do?
a. Change the binder.
b. Reapply the binder.
c. Apply a new binder.
d. Let it dry.
A
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A patient with an exceptionally low body mass index has been admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of hypothermia
The nurse should know that this patient's susceptibility to heat loss is related to atrophy of what skin component? A) Epidermis B) Merkel cells C) Dermis D) Subcutaneous tissue
The 60-year-old Asian man tells the home health nurse that he has stopped taking his antihypertensive medication because it causes him to be impotent. He reports that he is using acupuncture to control his hypertension
What would be the most effective response by the nurse? a. "Uncontrolled hypertension is a real health problem." b. "Does your acupuncturist check your blood pressure?" c. "Let me check your blood pressure to see how acupuncture is working." d. "You need to talk to your real doctor about stopping this drug."
What is the best way to assess psychological status in an older adult?
a. Direct observation b. Input from family members c. Subjective findings d. Review of nursing notes
Which of these strategies should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a patient with hypertension?
a. Obtain less expensive antihypertensive medications. b. Assist with dietary changes as the first action. c. Follow evidence-based guidelines for appropriate interventions. d. Teach about the impact of exercise on hypertension.