Which of the following is one of the most important ways in which geriatric medicine differs from medical care delivered to younger patients?
A. compliance with medical advice
B. availability of insurance coverage
C. medication therapy
D. cost of procedures
Answer: C
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The family of a dying client expresses concern because the client is eating very little. The family suggests that the nurse ask the physician to order tube feedings. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "I will call the doctor immediately." 2. "It might be necessary for you to force-feed the client." 3. "Tube feedings will help prolong the client's life." 4. "Not eating can actually decrease the client's pain."
What health problem is a possible adverse effect of any drug that reduces blood clotting?
a. Pulmonary embolism b. Hemorrhage c. Thrombosis d. Diabetes
The nurse teaches clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about the importance of taking their medications as prescribed. What does the nurse recognize as the primary factors for medication nonadherence in the AIDS population?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The difficulty with availability of medications to treat AIDS 2. A lack of understanding for the reason to take medications 3. The necessity of having to take multiple medications throughout the day 4. The unpleasant side effects associated with the medications 5. Provider unwillingness to follow established protocols.
Which of the following statements is true about the formation of feces?
A. The rectum removes water and minerals from the residual waste product and compresses the waste into feces for excretion through the anus. B. The small intestine compresses the waste into feces for excretion. C. Contractions of the small intestine move digested food and chyme toward the colon. D. None of these are correct.