In a disaster situation, a nurse often functions as a ____________________, assessing several victims and prioritizing care for the best use of resources
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
triage practitioner
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On which factor does the well-being of older adults depend? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Environmental B) Economic C) Mental D) Natural medicine E) Holistic relationships
A client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo surgery for pain relief. The client asks, "How will this surgery relieve my pain?" How does the nurse respond?
a. "The surgeon will cut the connection be-tween the cranial nerves." b. "The surgeon will use an electrode to by-pass the trigeminal nerve conduction." c. "An incision is made into the nerve itself, and an anesthetic is applied to the area." d. "A small artery compressing the nerve will be relocated."
The nurse is caring for an HIV-positive client. What assessment finding assists the nurse in confirming progression of the client's diagnosis to AIDS?
a. Generalized lymphadenopathy b. HIV-positive status for 8 years c. Low-grade fever for the last 10 days d. Thick white patches on the client's tongue
Wedging and fractures of the ________ cause a gradual loss of height and a humped back, and are often the cause of a stooped appearance of older adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).