An 84-year-old is admitted to a medical floor for severe malnutrition and dehydration. The client’s wife, who has been the sole dependent care agent, appears tired, frail and angry when visiting. The wife remarks, “Let’s see what you can do with him.” What is the most therapeutic response for the nurse regarding this situation?
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A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W…
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 150 mL IV to infuse over 3 hrs. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/mL? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg Po at bedt…
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg Po at bedtime. The amount available is lorazepam 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Which scenarios exemplify shared decision making? Select all…
Which scenarios exemplify shared decision making? Select all that apply.
Which nursing interventions would the nurse implement for th…
Which nursing interventions would the nurse implement for the cardiovascular changes related to aging? Select all that apply.
A nurse is preparing to administer fluconazole 400 mg by int…
A nurse is preparing to administer fluconazole 400 mg by intermittent IV bolus daily. Available is fluconazole 400 mg in 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 200 mL to infuse over 2 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
What assessment data would the nurse expect to find related…
What assessment data would the nurse expect to find related to normal cardiovascular changes that occur with aging. Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing the client’s room to accommodate a vi…
The nurse is preparing the client’s room to accommodate a visit from a spiritual counselor. Which nursing action is the recommended practice?
A nurse is caring for a client of Chinese heritage. Which of…
A nurse is caring for a client of Chinese heritage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to demonstrate cultural competence?
A nurse who is male approaches a female client and her husba…
A nurse who is male approaches a female client and her husband to assess the client’s blood pressure. The husband moves his wife’s top sheet up under her chin and raises a hand like a stop sign. What should the nurse do?