Which of the following is least likely a risk factor associated with those who abuse the elderly?
a. history of mental illnessb . overwhelmed
c. poor self-image
d. female
D
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A PHN is conducting a community assessment. Which of the following is the best example of this action?
a. Visiting an elderly person at home to as-sess and evaluate safety and fall risk b. Developing diagnoses to identify nursing interventions at a health clinic c. Evaluating services at an immunization clinic where a translator provides services d. Compiling recent data from the county health department on child abuse cases
When preparing to initiate a venipuncture for IV fluid and medication administration, the nurse considers which of the following?
a. Select a site that does not severely limit the child's activity. b. Select a site on the nondominant side. c. Select the smallest gauge possible that will allow for the prescribed IV fluids. d. Select the site that is the quickest and easiest for the nurse to access.
The nurse is doing client teaching with a cancer client who is going to have a colon resection. The client asks what the differences in the diet will be after the surgery. What would be the best response for this client?
A) You will have to be fed with parenteral nutrition (PN) while your gut is not functioning. B) You will have to eat less protein and fewer calories per day after you start eating again. C) You will have a clear liquid diet starting the day after surgery. D) You will be given a special diet of high-fiber, low-calorie enteral supplement.
Which action should the nurse take first during the initial phase of implementation?
a. Determine patient outcomes and goals. b. Prioritize patient's nursing diagnoses. c. Evaluate interventions. d. Reassess the patient.