An elderly patient with dementia paces the hallway and often wanders. The nurse documents that the patient is exhibiting which type of behavior characteristic of dementia?
a. Passive behavior
b. Functionally impaired behavior
c. Involuntary psychomotor behavior
d. Nonaggressive psychomotor behavior
D
Nonaggressive psychomotor behavior includes behaviors characterized by an increase in gross motor movement that does not have a negative effect on others but draws attention because of its repetitive nature. Examples include restlessness, wandering, and pacing.
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a. Other scientists devalue gerontological nursing research. b. The research influences outcomes from nursing care in a positive way. c. Gerontological care is expensive but re-quired in long-term care. d. Gerontological nursing research is well known to practicing nurses.
When assessing a newborn who is considered to be large for gestational age (LGA), the nurse would expect to find:
A) Strong, brisk motor skills B) Difficulty in arousing to a quiet alert state C) Birth weight of 7 lb, 14 oz D) Wasted appearance of extremities
An elderly client has an order for a tuberculin skin test. The correct technique to give the two-step test purified protein derivative (PP
D) is to A) administer an injection of 5-TU subcutaneously; observe for induration in 48 hours; repeat the test and measure the induration. B) administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally and measure the induration in 72 hours; if the test is negative, repeat the test within 1 to 2 weeks and measure the induration in 72 hours. C) administer 5 units of BCG vaccine subcutaneously; in 72 hours administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally and measure the induration in 24 hours. Repeat the test in two weeks. D) administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally at one site and administer an injection of 5-TU subcutaneously and measure the induration of both sites in 72 hours.
The state now mandates a detailed consent for all hospitals receiving state funding. Which information should the committee designing this form include? Choose all that apply
1. Signature of the competent patient or a legal representative 2. Name and full description of the proposed procedure 3. Name of the person or persons to perform the procedure 4. Date and time the procedure is scheduled 5. Estimated cost of the procedure 6. Description of risks and alternatives of the proposed procedure, including no treatment