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a nurse is developing a plan of care for an older adult who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include in the plan? (SATA) Lock beds and wheelchairs when not providing care Administer a sedative at bedtime Provide information about home safety checks Teach balance and strengthening exercises Place the bedside table within the clients reach; 2. a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia about thioridazine. Which of the follow...

Assistive Devices - (1) a. Sensory Perception: Evaluating Understanding of Hearing Aid Care (Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RM FUND 9.0 Ch 45) i. Use mild soap and water to clean the hearing aid ii. Keep the hearing aid dry while cleaning iii. Keep replacement batteries on hand 2. Nutrition and Oral Hydration - (2) a. Enteral Nutrition: Intervening for Hyperosmolar Dehydration (Active Learning Template - Nursing Skill, RM Nutrition 6.0 Chp. 9) i. Hyperosmolar dehydration is a...

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? A. Painless red vaginal bleeding Rationale:Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partly or completely obstructing the cervical os (outlet to the vagina). Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding occurs in the second and third trimester. B. Increasing abdominal pain with ...

. A nurse in a family planning clinic is caring for a 17-year-old female client who is requesting oral contraceptives. The client states that she is nervous because she has never had a pelvic examination. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "What part of the exam makes you most nervous?" i. This therapeutic response recognizes the client's feelings. It also uses the therapeutic technique of clarification to encourage the client to tell the nurse more about her con...

The patient is seen as an outpatient for a bilateral mammogram. CPT Code: 77055-50 Note that the description for code 77055 is for a unilateral (one side) mammogram. 77056 is the correct code for a bilateral mammogram. Use of modifier -50 for bilateral is not appropriate when CPT code descriptions differentiate between unilateral and bilateral. 2. Physician performs a closed manipulation of a medial malleolus fracture—left ankle. CPT Code: 27766-LT The code represents an open treatment ...

A nurse is caring for a client undergoing infertility testing. The client asks why a hysterosalpingography has been ordered. What is the nurse's best response? a. Outpatient radiological procedure in which dye is used to assess the patency of the fallopian tubes. Assess for history of allergies to iodine and seafood prior to beginning the procedure 2. A nurse is providing education to a new mother regarding storage of breast milk. Identify five (5) teaching points to discuss with the new ...

 Assessment and management of newborn complications include assessment, risk factors, and collaborative care.  Complications include: o Neonatal Substance Withdrawal o Hypoglycemia o Respiratory Distress o Meconium aspiration o Preterm size of the newborn o Postmature newborn o Macrocosmic newborn o Congenital abnormalities Nursing Care of Newborns: Performing Suctioning with a Bulb Syringe  Interventions for stabilization and resuscitation of airway o The newborn is able t...

This applies to questions requiring a set number of responses, but for which students have provided extra responses. The general principle to be followed in such a situation is that ‘right + wrong = wrong’. Each error/contradiction negates each correct response. So, if the number of error/contradictions equals or exceeds the number of marks available for the question, no marks can be awarded. However, responses considered to be neutral (indicated as * in example 1) are not penalised. E...

A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Litho...

If client is taking Antabuse, what should we tell him? Client must stop drinking to make Antabuse effective. 2) Patient is on Haldol, Cogentin, Depakote, and Tylenol. Discontinue Tylenol. 3) Why is creatinine ordered as lab? To check lithium levels and creatinine in kidney. 4) Which patient is at highest risk for suicide? Client with divorced parents. 5) Client states only had 4 hrs of sleep. Which immediate intervention after 24 hours? Promote Sleep. 6) Alcohol withdrawal client. ne...