Which patient is most likely to have the lowest blood pressure?
A) A female with arteriosclerosis
B) A female in her early twenties
C) A male taking an exercise stress test
D) A male in his early thirties
B
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Older adults undergoing radiation and chemotherapy require close monitoring for which of the following reasons?
A) They are more vulnerable than younger patients to dehydration and infections. B) Older adults are more likely than younger patients to suffer pain. C) They are more sensitive to radiation than are younger patients. D) They are more likely to become suicidal than are younger patients.
The mother of a school-age child is distraught because the child has been diagnosed with obesity. What actions should the nurse suggest to the mother to help the child with this problem? (Select all that apply.)
A) Explain that obesity will lead to an early death. B) Maintain a balanced eating approach in the home. C) Purchase books explaining the latest ways to lose weight. D) Seek out a preteen weight loss group for the child to participate. E) Encourage increased activity such as walking the dog after school.
The nurse in a long-term care facility awards stickers to certified nursing assistants who consistently __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. report broken tiles in the shower room and bathrooms b. mop up spills c. assist residents to hurry d. remind residents to use walkers e. retie residents' shoelaces
The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son, and while seeing the nurse-midwife, the patient asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the newborn. Which action should the nurse-midwife take initially?
a. Provide the referral as requested. b. Offer to provide the newborn care. c. Refer the patient to the supervising provider. d. Tell the patient that is not allowed to make referrals.