Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to find when assessing a client diagnosed with a frontal lobe contusion following a motor vehicle accident?
A) Inability to hear high-pitched sounds
B) Loss of tactile sensation
C) Difficulty speaking
D) Blurred vision
C
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You are caring for a homebound frail elderly woman. While helping her with toileting, you notice very dark stools. A possible nutrition-related reason for this may be
a. Lack of vitamin C b. Lack of vitamin K c. Lack of phosphorus in the diet d. Lack of iron in the diet
An older patient does not understand why an alcoholic drink cannot be provided before going to sleep in the evening. What should the nurse explain to the patient?
1. Alcohol has an initially depressant effect. 2. Alcohol can increase the time needed to fall asleep. 3. Alcohol is disruptive of the second half of the sleep cycle. 4. Alcohol can enable an individual to sleep through the entire night.
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines may have limited applicability in the older population because
A. They often are disease specific B. They often have complex comorbid conditions C. Both A and B D. None of the above evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are always the standard
Promptly use waterless hand cleaner if your hands become visibly soiled.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)