Discuss some ideas that might help her with her meal planning
What will be an ideal response?
G.C. might be eligible for senior services that deliver prepared meals, including iron-rich foods, to
her home. She might also enjoy socializing at the local senior center, where she could have free or
low-cost meals. If finances are a factor, consider a referral to a social worker or other community
resource persons.
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A nurse teaches a student nurse about what type of occurrence requires completion of an incident report. The nurse recognizes that additional instruction is warranted when the student nurse states:
1. "If my patient falls out of a chair, I will complete an incident report." 2. "If I give the wrong medication to my patient, I will complete an incident report." 3. "If a visitor is injured while seeing my patient, I will complete an incident report." 4. "If my patient refuses to cooperate with physical therapy, I will complete an incident report."
The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been admitted to an acute care hospital for treatment of a fractured femur
The family expresses concern about the patient's pending transfer to a subacute care facility. What response by the nurse is best? a. "Acute care facilities lack the long-term physical therapy support your dad re-quires." b. "Your dad will be much happier in a more serene, private environment." c. "The subacute facility will focus on help-ing your dad maintain his independence." d. "Insurance, including Medicare, will cover only a limited amount of time here."
The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with an alcohol overdose. Which effects should the nurse expect when caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Coma 2. Hypotension 3. Vomiting 4. Nausea 5. Increased respirations
The nurse should monitor for which effect on the cardiovascular system when a child is immobilized?
a. Venous stasis b. Increased vasopressor mechanism c. Normal distribution of blood volume d. Increased efficiency of orthostatic neurovascular reflexes