The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. He has partial-thickness burns to 24 of his body surface area. He begins to excrete large amounts of urine. The nurse should
a. slow the IV solution and monitor for burn shock.
b. monitor for signs of infection.
c. assess for signs of fluid overload.
d. raise the foot of the bed and apply blankets.
Question 2Nurses need to understand the aging process in order to help their patients:
A) Live longer with their long-term disabilities
B) Maintain youth and delay the onset of old age
C) Accept the limitations imposed by genetic tendencies toward cellular degeneration
D) Postpone the negative consequences of the aging process
Question 3An older patient who resides in an assisted living facility experiences dizziness and lightheadedness when getting out of bed in the morning and when standing up quickly from a chair. Which intervention would be appropriate at this time?
A) Assess the patient's dietary and activity habits
B) Plan a weight-loss and exercise regimen together with the patient
C) Review the medication regimen and teach appropriate safety measures
D) Recommend the use of garlic and hawthorn berries to address hypotension
Question 4A patient, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. In planning the care for her, the nurse should plan to
a. keep the skin well hydrated.
b. change the dressings every day.
c. keep the skin clean and dry.
d. administer antibiotics for the infection.
Question 5An older male patient taking medication for hypertension asks what else can be done to reduce the blood pressure. What measures should the nurse recommend to the patient?
A) A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet
B) Deep breathing and Buerger-Allen exercises
C) Weight loss and a reduction in sodium intake
D) Daily low-dose aspirin and one alcoholic drink daily
Question 6A nurse notes that a 90-year-old male client on a geriatric medical unit of the hospital has been talking about death frequently. Given that the nurse has good rapport with client, what is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Try to focus more on the positive benefits of healing rather than what might happen..
B) Remember that in this day and age many people can live far beyond 90 years of age..
C) I've noticed you've brought up the issue of dying a lot. How do you feel about that?
D) You'll find that aiming for health rather than thinking about death will have positive results..
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