The nurse is caring for an elderly patient in the CCU. Which intervention indicates understanding of the normal aging changes in the skin for this patient?
A) Use very hot water and strong soap for bathing.
B) Increase the frequency of turning and repositioning.
C) Bathe every other day and avoid use of lotions.
D) Ask the patient's preference for time of bath.
B
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A) proximal tubule. B) loop of Henle. C) distal tubule. D) collecting duct.
A patient who sustained rib fractures in a motor vehicle accident is complaining that his pain medication is ineffective. Inadequate pain control places this patient at risk for which complication?
1) Metabolic alkalosis 2) Pneumothorax 3) Pneumonia 4) Hemothorax
You are a pediatric ICU nurse at a metropolitan children's hospital. What is one thing you can do to support families and other caregivers when a death has occurred?
A) Take time off from work to mourn the death B) Get together with friends and go out on the town C) Talk with your spiritual advisor D) Attend memorial services
For a hospitalized client who experienced a sudden arterial occlusion yesterday, the nurse would review the chart for a history of
a. atrial fibrillation. b. hypertension. c. iron deficiency anemia. d. oral contraceptive use.