Adult Health (HESI) Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take the nursing license examination. Which educational program would the nurse recommend to this student? associates degree program in nursing The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness for medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically under served? people of a poor socioeconomic status The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills but is good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with respect to this student? help the student build nursing skills