The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for developing metabolic syndrome. What manifestations would be present? Select all that apply.
1. Heart rate 88 and regular
2. Blood pressure 156/90 mm Hg
3. Respiratory rate 18 and regular
4. Waist circumference 42 inches
5. Fasting capillary blood glucose 144 mg/dL
3. Respiratory rate 18 and regular
4. Waist circumference 42 inches
5. Fasting capillary blood glucose 144 mg/dL
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The nurse identifies which patient at greatest risk for malabsorption of protein?
a. The patient with gallbladder obstruction b. The patient with ileitis c. The patient with distal colon resection d. The patient with jejunal tumor
The nurse is providing care to a patient with an intracranial pressure monitoring device. What is a priority when providing care to this patient?
1. Monitor intracranial pressure every 4 hours. 2. Perform neurologic assessment checks every 2 hours. 3. Use clean technique when working with the system. 4. Use strict aseptic technique when working with the system.
Medical comorbidity is found in elderly people who are depressed far more often than in younger populations with depression
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A student nurse makes the following comments to her preceptor:
"I love getting information from the chart. Everything related to the patient's problem is together and addressed by various members of the healthcare team." The student nurse has been introduced to which type of charting system? a. Narrative b. Focus c. Source oriented d. Problem oriented