A 79-year-old man is scheduled for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia. In light of this patient's age, the nurse will prioritize nursing interventions aimed at preventing:
A) Overstimulation
B) Skin breakdown
C) Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia
D) Early ambulation
B
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A client has been brought to the emergency department after being shot multiple times. What action should the nurse perform first?
a. Apply personal protective equipment. b. Notify local law enforcement officials. c. Obtain "universal" donor blood. d. Prepare the client for emergency surgery.
Which infusion device does the nurse select for the older adult client with a medical diagnosis of "dehydration"?
a. Cassette pump b. Elastomeric balloons c. Volumetric controller d. Syringe pump
A patient who has been prescribed oral cephalexin (Keflex) also takes aluminum hydroxide (Mylanta) 1 hour after each meal. When should you give this drug?
a. Give the two drugs at the same time to prevent GI upset. b. Give the cephalexin 1 hour before the aluminum hydroxide. c. Give the aluminum hydroxide 1 hour before the cephalexin. d. Give the aluminum hydroxide 4 hours after the cephalexin.
Concerning the adaptation of other family members, mainly siblings and grandparents, to the newborn, nurses should be aware that:
1. sibling rivalry cannot be dismissed as overblown psychobabble; it can take a long time for negative feelings/behaviors to blow over. 2. participation in preparation classes helps both siblings and grandparents. 3. in the United States, paternal and maternal grandparents consider themselves of equal importance and status. 4. since 1990, the number of grandparents providing permanent care to their grand-children has been decreasing.