An older adult patient's skin has become progressively drier in recent years, and the patient now describes many of her skin surfaces as being "incredibly itchy, all the time
" The nurse who is contributing to this patient's care should encourage the patient to:
A) Use a moderately abrasive material to scratch the affected skin areas.
B) Apply an over-the-counter corticosteroid ointment to the affected regions.
C) Avoid scratching the affected skin areas because this may exacerbate pruritus.
D) Take analgesics to achieve relief from pruritus.
C
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more effectively is a. flooding. b. relaxation techniques. c. response prevention. d. systematic desensitization.
The nurse knows the most visible signs of Graves disease are goiter and exophthalmos. Exophthalmos is:
1. excessive heat production. 2. skin thickening with plaques. 3. hypertrophy of the thyroid gland. 4. outward bulging of the eyes.
Comparing the changes in vital signs as a person ages, which statement(s) is/are correct? Select all that apply
a. Blood pressure decreases, but less than heart rate and respiratory rate. b. Respiratory rate remains fairly stable throughout a person's life. c. Blood pressure increases; heart rate and respiratory rate decline. d. Men have higher blood pressure than women until after menopause.
The use of droperidol as a tranquilizer sedative has declined due to its association with ________.
A. bronchospasms B. liver cirrhosis C. cardiac arrhythmia D. renal failure