When irrigating the external ear canals of an older adult client, which nursing intervention would be used to assist in the removal of dry cerumen?
A. Heating the irrigation solution to body temperature
B. Instilling oil into the canals 8 hours before irrigation
C. Using a larger bore syringe to increase the force of fluid flow
D. Plugging the canal so that the irrigating solution remains in the canal for at least 30 minutes before draining
B
Oil softens dry, impacted cerumen, facilitating removal. This step is especially important when irrigating the ears of older clients because the cerumen in older adults tends to be drier and be-comes impacted more easily than the cerumen of younger adults.
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A) "I know the medications to treat this aren't fantastic, but at least there are some options for controlling the virus." B) "It's at least a bit reassuring that my liver isn't undergoing damage when I'm not experiencing symptoms." C) "Even though I'm sick, at least I won't feel sick most of the time." D) "I'm not looking forward to all the side effects of the drug treatments for my HCV, but I hope I don't end up needing a liver transplant."
Which occurs in the epidemiologic process that is similar to the diagnosis phase of the nursing process?
A) Data are gathered from reliable sources B) Healthcare needs and assets are identified C) Goals and objectives for care are established D) A tentative hypothesis is formulated
A normal newborn will urinate
A. 3 to 4 times a day. B. 6 to 10 times a day. C. 8 to 12 times a day. D. 12 to 20 times a day.
The CIHI disseminates essential data and analysis on Canada's health care system and the health of Canadians. The CIHI influenced issues directly related to nursing by including issues related to which of the following?
a. Nursing science and information science to support clients b. Nursing workforce recruitment and retention c. Clinical practice, administration, research, and education d. Advocating for health policy