An older patient is demonstrating mental status changes. Which question would the nurse use for a mini-mental state examination of this patient?
A) "What is the date?"
B) "What are the parts of a watch?"
C) "Do you think that life is not worth living?"
D) "What do you think is wrong?"
A
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a. nursing practice acts c. standards of practice b. policies and procedures d. title acts
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" How should the nurse best respond to this patient's concern? A) "Actually, you won't feel anything other than the initial shot where the doctor injects anesthetic." B) "A bone marrow biopsy can be a painful experience, but know that it is only ordered when absolutely necessary." C) "There is some pressure and pain when the doctor removes the marrow, but this should only be short-lasting." D) "The doctor will inject some anesthetic into your bone a few hours ahead of time reduce the pain associated with the procedure."
Documentation of a breast mass location is done:
a. according to illustration, without a narra-tive. b. according to clock positions from the nip-ple. c. by measuring with calipers from the nip-ple. d. by measuring in centimeters from the sternal notch.
Students are preparing a class presentation on Healthy People. One group has the
A) Explain the importance of maintaining functioning smoke alarms on every floor and in every sleeping area of the home B) Teach parents to use pillows for their infants C) Teach parents that it is okay for them to sleep with their infants occasionally D) Teach parents about "Back to Sleep"