Some microbes are helpful in maintaining health.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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An older female adult client is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which principle should the nurse apply when answering her questions?
a. The most prevalent form of disease in the United States is acute illness. b. Usually, chronic disease has a negligible impact on the family. c. Chronic illness is unending, and coping can be influenced by the perception of uncertainty. d. Older adults cope successfully with chronic disease by learning about the disease.
A client is suspected of urine infection and is asked to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for culture. Which of the following measures can the nurse suggest to the client that may help prevent the urine specimen from becoming contaminated?
A) Urinate and collect the urine sample only before 5 a.m. B) Refrigerate the specimen until it is taken to the laboratory. C) Use the same receptacle for voiding and defecation. D) Collect and store the urine away from sunlight.
An elderly client reports difficulty reading and driving, especially at night. He also reports he has difficulty getting up and down his stairs because "they seem to blend together." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?
a. Sensory/perceptual alterations: sensory deprivation related to therapeutic isolation. b. Risk for injury: falls related to declining vision associated with aging. c. Sensory/perceptual alterations: sensory overload related to hospitalization. d. Altered thought processes related to hospitalization and aging.
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with cancer. Which of the following communication techniques would be least effective for him?
A) Letting him choose juice or soda to take his pills B) Seeking his input on all decisions C) Discussing the benefits of chemotherapy with him D) Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance