The nurse would be most concerned about the risk of malnutrition for a patient with which sensory deficit?
a. Xerostomia
b. Disequilibrium
c. Cataracts
d. Peripheral neuropathy
A
Xerostomia is a decrease in production of saliva; this decreases the ability and desire to eat and can lead to nutritional problems. The other options do not address taste- or nutrition-related concerns.
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1. The nurse manager realizes a policy was ineffective in reducing incidents. 2. The administrator walks around making a list of potential problems. 3. The human resources department fires nonproductive employees. 4. The nurse wipes up a spilled drink before clients are allowed to enter a room.
Which of the following chapters from the Joint Commission's hospital accreditation manual does not fall under the category of patient-focused functions?
a. provision of care, treatment, and services b. medication management c. nursing services d. ethics, rights, and responsibilities
The student learns the Medicare guidelines for preventive health and reimbursement policies. Which statement follows the guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
a. Medicare pays for an annual pneumococ-cal vaccination. b. Medicare covers annual influenza vacci-nations. c. Pap smears and pelvic exams are covered once every 2 years. d. Annual fecal occult blood tests are cov-ered for those who are from 50 to 85 years of age. e. A bone density scan is covered every 2 years (a co-payment is required).
Choose the interventions that are appropriate under the primary survey. (Select all that apply.)
A. Blood transfusion B. Insertion of a chest tube C. Endotracheal intubation D. Laceration repair E. Insertion of a nasogastric tube