Mr. Jones fell and fractured his hip. He is 77 years old and lives alone. The doctor suggested he goes to a nursing home due to his age and fracture. Mr. Jones adamantly disagrees with the doctor's suggestion
His daughter asks the nurse for other suggestions. The nurse suggests they consider a(n)
A) adult day care.
B) adult foster care.
C) retirement community.
D) subacute rehabilitation center.
D
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You are palpating a patient's thyroid and find that its broadest dimension measures 4 cm. The right lobe is 25% larger than the left. These data would indicate:
a. a congenital anomaly. b. a multinodular goiter. c. a normal thyroid gland. d. thyroiditis.
The client is a devout Catholic and has expressed great anxiety regarding the use of treatment for her infertility. The nurse should plan the client's care with the knowledge that the Catholic church:
a. supports of the use of reproductive technologies. b. does not support the use of treatment for anxiety. c. supports use of reproductive technology for procreation. d. does not support the use of reproductive technologies.
The nurse is using Montgomery straps on a client following abdominal surgery. What is the rationale for using Montgomery straps for the client?
A) To support the abdominal muscles B) To enable frequent dressing changes C) To exert pressure over a bleeding point D) To ensure adequate return circulation to the heart
Which of the following statements about Healthy People 2020 and reducing substance use and addressing mental health needs is most accurate? Select all that apply
A) After a diagnosis is established, the nurse can decide on an intervention that can address the specific public health issue identified in the diagnosis using the Healthy People 2020 objectives. B) It could be considered a priority as two of the top ten health indicators relate to substance use and mental health. C) Target benchmarks and data derivation for each objective can be used to guide program development. D) Reducing substance abuse and addressing mental health needs are not priority with Healthy People 2020. E) The goals are to improve mental health through prevention and to reduce substance abuse to protect the health, safety, and quality of life for all, especially children.