Family members of older adults with limitations from chronic illnesses have many psychological stressors. Which of the following is not considered a change?
A) assisting the older family member to function independently
B) coping with the physical and economic needs of the ill older adult
C) becoming a caregiver, with resultant changes in lifestyle
D) assuming a new role, such as providing care for a parent
A
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1. "The pharmaceutical houses have greatly improved the efficacy of the thyroid hormone preparation." 2. "Your metabolic rate is slower so you do not need to take the same dose." 3. "Your lab tests indicate that you need less medication, but we'll watch your re-sponse." 4. "The changes in your diet and activity level have decreased your blood pressure so you will need less medication."
Starchy vegetables, grains, cereals, breads, pasta and legumes fall into which food group?
a. protein c. carbohydrate b. fat d. vegetable
A nurse on the surgical floor has several clients who had surgery during the day. Which of the following actions can this nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging the use of the incentive spirometer b. Outlining drainage present on dressings c. Providing comfort measures d. Recording output from drains e. Taking vital signs
Therapeutic management of a 6-year-old child with hereditary spherocytosis (HS) should include which therapeutic intervention?
a. Perform a splenectomy. b. Supplement the diet with calcium. c. Institute a maintenance transfusion program. d. Increase intake of iron-rich foods such as meat.