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A type I hypersensitivity reaction is:

Increased myocardial contractility secondary to stretching of the myocardial walls is called the:

Chief Complaint:The patient reports feeling fatigued and experiencing frequent headaches for the past week. They also report generalized muscle weakness, which has worsened over the past few days. The patient notes that they have gained approximately 6 pounds (2.72 kg) over the last 5 days and states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night because lying flat makes it hard to breathe.” Past Medical History: Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CHF Vital Signs at Admission: Blood Pressure: 120/80 Pulse: 104 bpm (apical, regular) Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min Temperature: 98 oral O2 Saturation: 95% RA The nurse collaborates with the team on the plan of care.  Select 4 goals the nurse recognizes must be included in the plan of care.

A 75-year-old patient has normal age-related changes in his ear. What change should not be considered a normal change in the aging patient?

Which of the following may be  or cause changes in the respiratory system of older adults? (select all that apply)

A 94-year-old patient is receiving gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) in a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse adds to the nursing care plan the diagnosis “Risk for decreased sensory perception.” What nursing action should be implemented?

You are performing CPR on a individual: how fast are the chest compressions and what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?

The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Chief Complaint:The patient reports feeling fatigued and experiencing frequent headaches for the past week. They also report generalized muscle weakness, which has worsened over the past few days. The patient notes that they have gained approximately 6 pounds (2.72 kg) over the last 5 days and states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night because lying flat makes it hard to breathe.” Past Medical History: Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CHF Vital Signs at Admission: Blood Pressure: 120/80 Pulse: 104 bpm (apical, regular) Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min Temperature: 98 oral O2 Saturation: 95% RA Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. fatigue and headache _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. muscle weakness _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. moist oral mucous membranes _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Weight gain 6 lb (2.72 kg) over 5 days _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Client states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night.” Tachypnea, coarse lung crackles _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. 2+ radial pulses _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. apical pulse, 104, regular _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. bilateral lower leg edema _______ The nurse reviews the admission notes and nurse’s notes. Specify whether or not the this finding requires follow up by the nurse by typing follow up or no follow up. Client states, “I need to sleep in my recliner at night.” _______

How should a nurse assist a visually impaired patient to ambulate?

Which assessment is the greatest priority to report when considering the gastrointestinal (GI) changes that take place in the geriatric patient?