In older adults living alone, _________ can be caused by social isolation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
depression
In addition to mental status and cognitive changes, many older adults suffer from depression. Depression often results from social isolation (e.g., the older adult is homebound and has few visitors).
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a. Ability to adapt and respond to changes b. Lack of environmental pollution c. Low unemployment rate d. Ongoing growth in population
A patient undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides to begin disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy. Patient teaching should include the need to: (Select all that apply.)
a. avoid aged cheeses. b. avoid alcohol-based skin products. c. read labels of all liquid medications. d. wear sunscreen and avoid bright sunlight. e. maintain and adequate dietary intake of sodium. f. avoid breathing fumes of paints, stains, and stripping compounds.
A 44-year-old woman has been admitted to the medical unit because of a recent exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized in this patient's care?
A) Implement universal infection control precautions. B) Reorient the patient to time and place during interactions. C) Institute measures to reduce the patient's risk of falls. D) Provide a liquid diet.
A patient with cardiovascular failure has a blood pressure of 80/56, a heart rate of 100, a central venous pressure of 24, and a respiratory rate of 12. Which of the following is the patient's pressure adjusted heart rate (PAR)?
1. 9.5 2. 15.0 3. 37.5 4. 48.6