Which edema is most often observed with noncommunicating hydrocephalus?
a. Metabolic
b. Interstitial
c. Vasogenic
d. Ischemic
Answer: b. Interstitial
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An older patient recovering from surgery is prescribed morphine sulfate 2 to 6 mg every 4 hours prn for pain. What approach will the nurse take to manage this patient's pain?
1. Administer the lowest dose of 2 mg. 2. Administer the highest dose of 6 mg. 3. Avoid the narcotic for risk of addiction. 4. Administer the dose only when the patient asks for the medication.
A client with chronic kidney disease states that he will be going to the dentist for a planned tooth extraction. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Rinse your mouth with an antiseptic so-lution after the procedure." b. "Kidney disease is probably what caused your dental decay." c. "You should receive prophylactic antibio-tics before any dental procedure." d. "You may take any medication for pain that the dentist prescribes."
A nursing intervention directs the patient to be turned every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown from immobility. Assessment findings on new reddened areas on the lateral aspects of the right knee and ankle are obtained
What is the most appropriate way for these findings to be used when the care plan is evaluated? a. The information will be added to the relevant area of the electronic medical record. b. The nursing diagnosis will be changed from an actual problem to a potential problem. c. The new intervention of calling the physician will be added to the care plan. d. The intervention will change to have the patient turned every hour.
An older adult woman is receiving Medicare benefits only and her source of income is Social Security. She has limited literacy skills and no family support. What is the major issue that puts her at risk for an alteration in health maintenance?
A) unpleasant past experience B) family values C) lack of motivation D) knowledge deficit