What should the home health nurse include assessment for in the plan of care for an 82-year-old female with severe kyphosis from ankylosis?
a. Urinary output
b. Respiratory effort
c. Sleep cycle
d. Nutritional status
ANS: B
Severe kyphosis may hinder the patient's ability to expand the ribcage and interfere with easy respiration.
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An older adult is brought to the emergency department because of sudden onset of confusion. After the client is stabilized and comfortable, what assessment by the nurse is most important?
a. Assess for orthostatic hypotension. b. Determine if there are new medications. c. Evaluate the client for gait abnormalities. d. Perform a delirium screening test.
Order: Medication x at 1 mg/kg/hr Patient's weight: 187 lb The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 85 mcg/hr b. 0.8 mg/hr c. 85 mL/hr d. 85 mg/hr
The nurse explains to a patient that based on the description of "personal space," the area within 18 inches of the patient is designated as the ____________ zone
ANS:
In which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest incidence of osteoporosis?
A) African Americans B) Whites C) Asians D) American Indians