Older adults are at risk for dehydration because of reduced thirst and aging kidneys. The nurse monitors for the early indicator of dehydration, which is:
1. reduced skin turgor.
2. constipation.
3. concentrated urine.
4. disorientation.
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Because older adults have poor skin turgor and urine concentration is difficult to assess, constipation is the earliest indicator of fluid deficit.
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A) Neurological assessment B) Functional assessment C) Nutritional assessment D) Cardiac assessment
An elderly client admitted with pneumonia has a normal body temperature. The nurse realizes the reason for this inconsistency is that:
1. The client does not have pneumonia. 2. The client is losing body heat. 3. The room is cold. 4. The temperature is not a valid indicator of the pathology of the illness.
A nurse is one of the first responders on the scene of a disaster. What is initial priority?
a. Triage the patients. b. Delegate care to additional personnel as they arrive. c. Task assignment. d. Prioritize care.
Through collaborative efforts of nurses all around the world under the auspices of the International Council of Nursing (ICN), a universal reference terminology for nursing practice is being developed, which is known as the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word