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An older patient recovering from a stroke has been very depressed and noncompliant with the physical therapy regimen. Which nursing intervention is important to initiate to prevent immobility in this patient?
An older patient recovering from a stroke has been very depressed and noncompliant with the physical therapy regimen. Which nursing intervention is important to initiate to prevent immobility in this patient?
The nurse is asked how physical exercise affects the cardiovascular system. Which response should the nurse make？
The nurse is asked how physical exercise affects the cardiovascular system. Which response should the nurse make？
During the night an older patient fell, was incontinent of urine, and complained of not being able to get to the bathroom because the side rails on the bed were raised. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to prevent this patient from falling again
During the night an older patient fell, was incontinent of urine, and complained of not being able to get to the bathroom because the side rails on the bed were raised. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to prevent this patient from falling again
The nurse is concerned that a patient is experiencing stress incontinence. What characteristic of this type of incontinence caused the nurse to make this decision?
The nurse is concerned that a patient is experiencing stress incontinence. What characteristic of this type of incontinence caused the nurse to make this decision?
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An older male patient is complaining of leaking urine and constipation. Which health problem is this patient most likely experiencing?
An older male patient is complaining of leaking urine and constipation. Which health problem is this patient most likely experiencing?
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The mnemonic DRIP is used to help remember the possible causes of acute incontinence According to this mnemonic. Which is a least likely cause of acute incontinence?.
The mnemonic DRIP is used to help remember the possible causes of acute incontinence According to this mnemonic. Which is a least likely cause of acute incontinence?.
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A newly admitted resident of a skilled facility has to void, however, a wheelchair and stretcher are blocking the entrance to the bathroom. Which type of incontinence is this patient most likely going to experience?
A newly admitted resident of a skilled facility has to void, however, a wheelchair and stretcher are blocking the entrance to the bathroom. Which type of incontinence is this patient most likely going to experience?
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An older patient is sitting in a wheelchair for 3 hours. When changing position the nurse notes an area of redness over the coccyx. Which risk factor caused this patient's area of erythema
An older patient is sitting in a wheelchair for 3 hours. When changing position the nurse notes an area of redness over the coccyx. Which risk factor caused this patient's area of erythema
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An older patient who is losing weight refuses to come to meals and when he does he cannot sit down long enough to eat. What should the nurse do to improve this patient's nutritional status?
An older patient who is losing weight refuses to come to meals and when he does he cannot sit down long enough to eat. What should the nurse do to improve this patient's nutritional status?
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An older person who uses the bathroom three times a night is experiencing eye problems, extreme fatigue, weakness, unsteadiness, and depression. What should the nurse say in response to this patient's symptoms?
An older person who uses the bathroom three times a night is experiencing eye problems, extreme fatigue, weakness, unsteadiness, and depression. What should the nurse say in response to this patient's symptoms?
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The nurse notes that an older patient has a behavior change during the evening hours. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
The nurse notes that an older patient has a behavior change during the evening hours. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
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The nurse encourages an older patient to increase activity. Which potential respiratory problem is the nurse helping to prevent? select all that apply
The nurse encourages an older patient to increase activity. Which potential respiratory problem is the nurse helping to prevent? select all that apply
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The nurse encourages an older patient to increase activity. Which potential respiratory problem is the nurse helping to prevent? Select all apply
The nurse encourages an older patient to increase activity. Which potential respiratory problem is the nurse helping to prevent? Select all apply
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After an assessment the nurse determines that an older patient is at risk for falling. What assessment findings did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? Select all that apply
After an assessment the nurse determines that an older patient is at risk for falling. What assessment findings did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? Select all that apply
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The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for aspirating. What information did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? Select all apply
The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for aspirating. What information did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? Select all apply
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