A spouse expresses frustration when trying to communicate with a client with Parkinson disease (PD). What can the nurse do to facilitate communication between the client and spouse?
A) Recommend that the client and spouse learn sign language.
B) Suggest the spouse obtain a hearing aid.
C) Consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language.
D) Suggest communicating by writing.
Answer: C) Consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language.
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a. Is expected. b. May indicate a problem with extraocular muscles. c. May result in problems with tearing. d. Indicates increased intraocular pressure.
A hospital client, aged 82 years, is presently undergoing an endocrine diagnostic workup in an effort to diagnose his increasing fatigue of unknown etiology. Which of the following findings would his care team recognize as potentially pathological?
A) Apparent decreased thyroid gland activity. B) Decreased somatotropic growth hormone (GH) levels. C) Delayed and insufficient release of insulin by the beta-cells. D) Decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys.
The nurse and a patient are discussing a variety of options that may help alleviate a health problem. The nurse and patient are involved in which step of the critical thinking process?
1. Evaluation 2. Collection of information 3. Generation of alternatives 4. Analysis of the situation
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The nurse identifies which topics for inclusion in the discussion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Incorporating both soluble and insoluble fiber into the daily diet 2. Including raisins in the diet as a good source of iron to offset poor iron absorption 3. Ingesting at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily, as recommended for adults 4. Eating oatmeal-based cereals as breakfast and snack foods 5. Avoiding foods such as nuts or strawberries