Which of the following makes you expect elder abuse when Annie, aged 94, shows you cigarette burns on her upper arms and back? Annie states
A) "I burned myself when I fell asleep smoking."
B) "I take my own medications at home."
C) "I don't like being alone during the day."
D) "Look at this mark here."
A
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a. Refusing to sign off on a medication that was not given b. Changing a resident's diet to increase fiber c. Forgetting to unclamp a catheter d. Adjusting a dosage schedule of an antibiotic that the pharmacy delivered late
The nursing assistant notifies the nurse that the patient has bright red streaking of blood in the stool. This is likely a result of which of the following?
A) Diet high in red meat B) Upper GI bleed C) Hemorrhoids D) Cancer of the large intestine
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus with minor cell changes. Which of the following principles should be integrated into the patient's subsequent care?
A) The patient will require an upper endoscopy every 6 months to detect malignant changes. B) Liver enzymes must be checked regularly, as H2 receptor antagonists may cause hepatic damage. C) Small amounts of blood are likely to be present in the stools and are not cause for concern. D) Antacids may be discontinued when symptoms of heartburn subside.
A patient is receiving instructions regarding the use of caffeine. The nurse shares that caffeine should be used with caution if which of these conditions is present?
a. A history of peptic ulcers b. Migraine headaches c. Asthma d. A history of kidney stones