Unit 28 - Caring for Older People

1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? A. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 15...

A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. - correct answer Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 to 150 BPM when awake, and a ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2 Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Care 3 Health History and Physical Examination 4 Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5 Chronic Illness 6 Community-Based Nursing and Home Care 7 Older Adults 8 Stress and Stress Management 9 9 Sleep and Sleep Disorders 10 Pain 11 Substance Use 12 Complementary and Alternative Therapies 13 Palliative Care at the End of Life Section Two – Pathophysiolo...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2 Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Care 3 Health History and Physical Examination 4 Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5 Chronic Illness 6 Community-Based Nursing and Home Care 7 Older Adults 8 Stress and Stress Management 9 9 Sleep and Sleep Disorders 10 Pain 11 Substance Use 12 Complementary and Alternative Therapies 13 Palliative Care at the End of Life Section Two – Pathophysiolo...

Test Bank Family Practice Guidelines 5th Edition Cash Glass MullenTable of Contents Chapter 1. Health Maintenance Guidelines ................................ ................. 1 Chapter 2. Public Health Guidelines ................................ ..................... 24 Chapter 3. Pain Management Guidelines ................................ ................. 46 Chapter 4. Dermatology Guidelines ................................ ..................... 54 Chapter 7: Nasal Guidelines ...................

Test Bank Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th Edition KarchCONTENTS Chapter 01 - Introduction to Drugs ................................ ........................ 2 Chapter 02 - Drugs and the Body ................................ ......................... 20 Chapter 03 - Toxic Effects of Drugs ................................ ....................... 37 Chapter 04 - The Nursing Process in Drug Therapy and Patient Safety .......................... 55 Chapter 05 - Dosage Calculations ....................

TEST BANK FOR BASIC NURSING CONCEPTS SKILLS AND REASONING 2ND EDITION TREAS WILKINSONTable of Contents Chapter 1. Nursing Past & Present ................................ ............................ 2 Chapter 2. Critical Thinking & the Nursing Process ................................ ............ 22 Chapter 3. Assessment ................................ ................................ .... 37 Chapter 4. Nursing Process: Diagnosis ................................ ....................... 56 Chapt...

"Around 2:30 in the afternoon is the best time to visit." - ANSWERS-An older client with a diagnosis of dementia is living in a long-term care facility. The client's daughter, who lives 300 miles away, calls the unit to speak to the nurse about her upcoming visit. What should the nurse say in response to her question about the best time of day to visit? ."Don't be afraid. I'm your nurse, and everyone here in the hospital is here to help you." - ANSWERS-An older adult, accompanied by fa...

NURS 403 REVIEW FINAL EXAM NURS 403/2020 PRIMERA PARTE NURS 403/2020 1. A community health nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the history of a 12-year-old client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse expect to administer? A. Meningococcal conjugate B. Herpes Zoster C. Rotavirus D. Pneumococcal polysaccharide 2. Nurse is preparing a community health program for adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable...

Client Needs- Infection Control and Safety Exam Quizzes & Ans.. A postpartum nurse is reviewing principles related to automobile infant restraint systems with the parents of a newborn who is to be discharged in the morning. What information should be included in the teaching session? Select all that apply. Use a forward-facing infant car seat. 2 Secure the infant seat so that it faces the rear. 3 Position the seat between the driver's and passenger's seats in the front seat. 4 Foll...