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The nurse is providing care to an older diabetic resident. Which new findings would prompt the nurse to prioritize checking a blood glucose as one of the immediate actions?

The nurse is on a task force to reduce the incidence of falls among residents of a long-term care facility. Which measure should the nurse recommend to prevent the most falls?

The nurse is facilitating a health promotion class at a senior center. Which statement made by a participant requires additional teaching from the nurse?

A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is exhibiting shallow respirations of 32 breaths per minute and a pulse oximetry of 93% on nasal oxygen at 2 L/minute. What action should the nurse take?

Client has chronic renal failure and is complaining of pruritis. The health care provider has ordered Diphenhydramine 35 mg IM prn. Using the label calculate how many mL the nurse will administer.  (Enter the number only in the blank, round to the tenths place, add leading zero if appropriate) Diphenhydramine.png [BLANK-1]

An elderly client has a positive TB skin test. What additional tests should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to order, to rule out active tuberculosis (TB)?

An older client is experiencing mouth pain rated 4 on a 10-point pain scale. What action should the nurse take first?

A client presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Physical exam reveals dry skin and bradycardia. The physician suspects hypothyroidism and orders laboratory tests. Which of the following lab results does the nurse see as consistent with a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism?Lab Reference Ranges:TSH: 0.4 – 4.0 mIU/LFree T4: 0.8 – 2.2 ng/dLFree T3: 2.3 – 4.2 pg/mL

A client with recurrent gout presents with acute pain, redness, and swelling in the right big toe. Client is seeking non-pharmacological approaches to help manage the attack. What shall the nurse recommend?

A nurse is presenting an educational session on risk factors for cataract development at a local senior center. Which factors will the nurse emphasize as modifiable? Select all that apply.