When asked by the family of an 86-year-old terminally ill patient about treatment options, a nurse states, "Treatment options are more difficult with the elderly, as the choices are dependent on the patient's dependence on others,
the terminal illness itself, and ____________________."
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
comorbidity
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a. LOA (left occiput anterior) c. ROA (right occiput anterior) b. LOP (left occiput posterior) d. ROP (right occiput posterior)
Which is the primary reason for encouraging injection site rotation in an insulin dependent diabetic?
A) Avoid infection. B) Promote absorption. C) Minimize discomfort. D) Prevent muscle destruction.
A parent asks a nurse to recommend an intranasal decongestant for a 6-year-old child. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Decongestants are too sedating for children and should not be used." b. "Decongestants should not be given to children under 7 years old." c. "Decongestant drops are recommended instead of decongestant sprays." d. "Decongestant sprays should be used no longer than 5 to 10 days."
After distributing a number of résumés and application letters over the past several weeks, a nurse has been contacted by two prospective employers, each of whom is offering an identical wage structure
Which factor should the nurse prioritize when choosing between the two positions? A) The size of each work setting B) The fringe benefits that is associated with each position C) The presence or absence of friends who work at each site D) The date on which each job would begin