In which patient would the nurse question the order to administer tramadol?
a. A patient diagnosed with concurrent gastroesophageal reflux
b. A patient diagnosed with concurrent asthma
c. A patient diagnosed with concurrent uncontrolled epilepsy
d. A patient diagnosed with concurrent uncontrolled diabetes
c
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Which of the following approaches to hygienic care is beneficial for a patient with dementia?
a. Schedule the patient's full shower at 7 AM, three mornings every week. b. Have a team give the bath with each member washing a different body area. c. Wash the perineal region first to remove potentially infectious material. d. Explain each step as you go, and keep the patient covered as much as possible while bathing.
The nurse read in the patient's chart that the patient has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which assessment findings are consistent with this stage of ulcer?
a. Damage to the subcutaneous tissue b. Unblanching skin c. Presence of mottled skin d. Damage limited to the epidermis
The occupational and environmental health nurse faces many different practice issues every day and can function comfortably in roles as a clinician, coordinator, and case manager following company procedures,
using assessment checklists and clinical protocols to provide treatment. At which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) competency level in occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse functioning? A) Advanced beginner B) Competent C) Proficient D) Expert
A nurse at a rehabilitation unit assesses an 86-year-old woman with a BMI of 30 and a history of heart failure, whose oral intake is declining. Which of the following risk factors is related to this older adult's decline in appetite?
A) Diuretics B) Exercise C) Female gender D) Obesity