When caring for a patient with an arm sling, the nursing assistant should do all of the following except
A) make the patient comfortable so he can wear the sling at all times.
B) monitor the skin behind the neck for irritation and breakdown.
C) monitor the skin under the arm for irritation and breakdown.
D) wash the underarm and keep the area clean and dry.
A
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(Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL
Recognizing that falls are a significant source of morbidity among older adults, the manager of a geriatric medical unit is conducting a workshop for the health care team on fall prevention
Which of the following patients would the care providers most likely anticipate being at a potentially high risk for falls? A) A 76-year-old woman with diagnoses of Parkinson disease and orthostatic hypotension B) A 78-year-old woman admitted for rheumatoid arthritis exacerbation and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus C) An 81-year-old woman with exacerbation of her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and increasing shortness of breath D) An 80-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia and consequent urinary retention
A client brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident tells the nurse that she
attended a cocktail party and consumed four drinks over the last hour. Her blood alcohol level is 150 mg/dL (0.15 mg%) and she describes herself as "tipsy.". What conclusion can the nurse draw? a. The client is intoxicated. b. The client has a problem of alcohol dependence. c. The client's blood alcohol is in the dangerous-to-life range. d. Insufficient data are present to draw any conclusion.
A 60-year-old patient, beginning an exercise program of walking and swimming, asks if this activity is wise considering the patient's age. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. "Muscle fibers atrophy, preventing training." 2. "Muscle tissue is still able to be trained effectively." 3. "There will be some age-related changes, as you have lost half of your muscle mass." 4. "There may be a reduction in ability to train as a result of a lack of muscle regeneration."