Which of the following is a measurable goal for an older person?
a. The resident's appetite will improve
b. The resident will eat more than 80% of each meal for the next week
c. The resident will feel better
d. The resident will feel less nauseated
B
Response B is a measurable, realistic, specific, time-related, and attainable goal. Responses A, C, and D are not measurable, resident-centered goals.
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a. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to strengthen the force of the heart contraction b. High doses may cause confusion as a side effect c. It requires periodic monitoring of drug blood levels to prevent toxicity d. Falling from orthopnea is a common and frequent side effect
The student learns that the cause of molluscum contagiosum is which of these?
a. Bacteria b. Virus c. Fungi d. Rickettsia
_______ means significantly subaverage intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior or originating in the developmental period before age 18.
a. Mental depression b. Mental disorder c. Mental impairment d. Mental retardation
The nurse is observing a graduate nurse's assessment of a postpartum client. For which action by the graduate nurse should the nurse intervene?
1. Asking the client to void before applying clean gloves 2. Instructing visitors to leave the room prior to beginning the assessment 3. Requesting the client lie flat in bed with the head on a pillow prior to the fundal assessment 4. Discussing the effectiveness of comfort measures while performing the perineal assessment