Which statement best describes the current trends impacting health care in the United States?
A) Needs of Native Americans have a greater impact on health care cost than those of other
minority groups.
B) Needs of minority elderly are increasing more slowly than the actual number of elderly
persons.
C) Infant mortality is decreasing in minority populations.
D) The largest growth in minority population is among the Hispanic population.
C
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a. Irrigate tubes as needed b. Prevent dependent loops c. Loop the tube over the bed rail d. "Milk" the tube frequently
A 48-year-old patient has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia following recent episodes of unilateral face pain. The nurse should recognize what implication of this diagnosis?
A) The patient will likely require lifelong treatment with anticholinergic medications. B) The patient has a disproportionate risk of developing myasthenia gravis later in life. C) The patient needs to be assessed for MS. D) The disease is self-limiting and the patient will achieve pain relief over time.
Before a client has blepharoplasty, the nurse would assess the client for
a. ability to close eyes completely. b. extraocular movement in each eye. c. facial symmetry and muscle strength. d. near and distant vision in each eye.
When caring for a client receiving alefacept, the nurse should:
a. apply a thin layer of the medication. b. rotate the IM injection sites. c. after applying the medication, cover with a gauze dressing. d. monitor the client's urine.