A 70-year-old client is being evaluated for dementia. Assessment indicates the client is able to recall childhood memories and some recent events, has poor self-care skills, and cries much of the day. What is the appropriate diagnosis?
A) Delirium
B) Dementia
C) Depression
D) Grief reaction
C
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Mrs. Jones is in spiritual distress and is requesting that the nurse accompany her in a word of prayer. The nurse does not usually pray but wants to assist Mrs. Jones in any way possible. All of the following are ways the nurse can help except
a. Hold Mrs. Jones hands while she prays b. Sit near Mrs. Jones and be reverent during the prayer c. Tell Mrs. Jones to find someone else who will pray with her d. Find a coworker who would be willing to pray with Mrs. Jones
The nurse should inform the health care agency of the daily routines and phone numbers of the patients that are scheduled. The purpose of this is to:
A) Allow the agency to keep track of payment due to the nurse B) Protect the nurse making a home care visit C) Allow the nurse to be easy accessibility for changes in assignments D) Allow the patient to cancel appointments with minimal inconvenience
A nurse is in the acute care unit caring for a 67-year-old patient with a varicose ulcer in the right lower leg. The wound has been healing well but will require a dressing change during the shift. What priority level should the nurse classify this problem?
a. High priority b. Low priority c. Mid priority d. Intermediate priority
You are caring for a client 6 hours postsurgery. You observe that the client voids urine frequently and in small amounts. You know that this most probably indicates what?
A) Requirement of intermittent catheterization B) Calculus formation C) Urine retention D) Urinary infection