What would you tell someone like Mr. F about testing their own cholesterol levels and making a diagnosis?
I would inform Mr. F that the cholesterol test kits in the local stores are good for screening purposes but caution him about using them to make the final diagnosis. I would also inform him that while cholesterol levels are important, the LDL/HDL ratio is of greater value.
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A nurse is caring for older adult patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). What are these patients more likely to develop?
a. Dementia, non-Alzheimer type b. Alzheimer dementia c. Parkinson disease d. Psychotic disorders
A client who has had fecal occult blood testing reports that the test was negative for colon cancer and wishes to cancel a colonoscopy scheduled for the next day. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You are correct. I will call the department and cancel the test." B. "A negative result does not completely rule out the possibility of colon cancer." C. "You will need two negative fecal occult blood tests to be sure you do not have colon cancer." D. "You should wait 1 month after the fecal occult blood test before having a colonoscopy."
The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a nurse add to the plan of care? Within 3 days, the patient will:
a. describe feelings associated with loss and stress. b. meet own needs without considering the rights of others. c. identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events. d. allow others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.
Some rehabilitation programs are designed specifically for geriatric or pediatric patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)