The nurse caring for clients in hospice notes that which of the following is the disease state most commonly seen in this program?
A) Dementia
B) Heart disease
C) Lung disorders
D) Cancer
D
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In 2006, cancer accounted for 44.1% of reasons for hospice. Other disorders combined (including end-stage heart disease, dementia, general debility, lung disorders, and end-stage kidney disease) made up 55.9%.
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a. Is the same as prothrombin time (PT) b. Is more sensitive than PT in determining clotting c. Is the same as partial thromboplastin time (PTT) d. Is lower than the therapeutic range in which a patient may have bleeding problems
The nurse is reviewing percussion techniques with a newly graduated nurse. Which technique, if used by the new nurse, indicates that more review is needed?
a. Percussing once over each area b. Quickly lifting the striking finger after each stroke c. Striking with the fingertip, not the finger pad d. Using the wrist to make the strikes, not the arm
A client is beginning treatment for alcohol abuse. The population health nurse should ensure that the client is instructed on which types of medications used for this treatment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Disulfiram. 2. Naltrexone. 3. Acamprosate. 4. Amitriptyline. 5. Buprenorphine.
A child has been admitted to the hospital with a blood lead level of 72 mcg/dL. What treatment should the nurse anticipate?
a. Referral to social services b. Initiation of chelation therapy c. Follow-up testing within 1 month d. Aggressive environmental intervention