The nurse shows an understanding of the primary factor that facilitates the adjustment to the loss of a spouse when asking
a. Are you planning to continue to run your flower shop?
b. How long were you and your spouse married?
c. Does your son and his family live near-by?
d. Do you consider yourself a religious person?
Question 2When assessing an older, female, African American adult, the nurse notes that she has been a type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic 10 years. The nurse notes that the patient's greatest risk for developing secondary hypertension is her
a. gender.
b. ethnic origin.
c. vascular system status.
d. insulin therapy.
Question 3An older adult patient has been prescribed warfarin (coumadin). The nurse's primary intervention involves daily review of the patient's
a. prothrombin time.
b. body for bruising.
c. serum creatinine level.
d. reflex tone.
Question 4An older adult has chronic fatigue from several illnesses. The patient is frustrated at this symptom. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask the patient to prioritize activities.
b. Have the patient keep a fatigue diary.
c. Encourage the patient to rest in the day.
d. Instruct the patient on good sleep hygiene.
Question 5An older adult patient is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis. The nurse explains to the family that this intervention is intended to
a. prolong the patient's life by several months.
b. improve the effectiveness of the chemo-therapy.
c. relieve the pain associated with spread of the tumor.
d. prevent further tumor growth.
Quick Reply
