Which of the following is a health-promotion driving tip for older adults?
a. Avoid driving for a few days after the start of a new medication.
b. Keep the radio on for increased stimulation.
c. Refrain from using the rear-view mirror and turn the head instead.
d. Wait to drive in the evening and night to avoid daytime traffic.
A
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When a client wishes to learn more about alternative or complementary treatments the nurse should
refer the client to a. The American Medical Association. b. The American Nurses Association. c. The National League for Nursing. d. The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
A female nurse is caring for an older woman from the Hasidic Jewish community. The woman's son is at the patient's bedside
The nurse notes that when she communicates with the patient and her son, the son does not maintain eye contact with her and also notes that he withdraws when she attempts to shake his hand. The best response by the nurse is to: a. carry on conversation with the patient on-ly, ignoring the son. b. continue conversing with both the patient and the son. c. ask the son to leave since he is not com-fortable with her. d. ask the patient why the son will not en-gage with her.
The nurse is assessing the nutritional intake of a patient diagnosed with chronic carbon dioxide retention. Which patient report indicates the patient requires additional information about dietary choices?
1. "I try to eat salad with lunch every day." 2. "I drink a cup of coffee in the morning with breakfast." 3. "I usually eat a sandwich and pasta salad for lunch." 4. "I have been trying to increase the protein in my diet."
The nurse caring for a burn client would monitor the client's stools for occult blood as assessment for development of
a. bleeding caused by bowel distention. b. gastric irritation related to smoke. c. intestinal ileus. d. stress ulcers.