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A patient is intubated and sedated after a stroke. He is unable to
communicate his wishes. The patient did not prepare an AD. Who is
responsible for medical decision making in this case?
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Hospital must petition the court for
Medical staff only a court-appointed power of
attorney
, Hospital must wait until he wakes up
Next of kin (spouse or adult
before making any medical
child)
decisions
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An 82-year-old man is A&O and in good physical health except for
some arthritic pain that "slows me down, but I just keep moving." He
lives alone in an apartment in a senior citizen complex but enjoys the
company of older residents and takes part in the social activity there.
His lifestyle is an example of:
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Exception to the expected norm Disengagement theory
Activity theory Biologic theory
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Which stroke risk factor for a 48-year-old male patient in the clinic is
most important for the nurse to address?
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The patient is 25 pounds above the The patient drinks a glass of red
ideal weight. wine with dinner daily.
The patient's usual blood
The patient works at a desk and
pressure (BP) is 170/94 mm
relaxes by watching television.
Hg.
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The nurse notes that laboratory data for a person who is not a
resident of the skilled facility was accidentally faxed to the care area.
What should the nurse do with this information?
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Throw it in the trash Place it in biohazard trash
, File in the reusable paper pile Destroy it with a paper
shredder
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A 79-year-old resident in a LTC facility is known to "wander at night"
and has fallen in the past. Which of the following is the most
appropriate nursing intervention?
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A loose abdominal restraint should The caregivers should check
be placed on the client during the client frequently during
sleeping hours the night
A radio should be left playing at the
Reassign the client to a room that is
bedside to assist in reality
close to the nuring station
orientation
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