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A student nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient has had an indwelling Foley catheter in for 3 days. Eight hours ago the patient's temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° F). The student reports her recent assessment to the registered nurse (RN): the patient's temperature is 37.2° C (99° F); the Foley catheter is still in place, draining dark urine; and the patient is uncertain what time of day it is. From what the RN knows about presentation of symptoms in o...

All of these clients are being cared for on the intensive care step-down unit. Which client should the charge nurse assign to an RN who has floated from the pediatric unit? A. Client with acute asthma episode who is receiving oxygen at FiO2 of 60% by non-rebreather mask B. Client with chronic pleural effusions who is scheduled for a paracentesis in the next hour. C. Client with emphysema who requires instruction about correct use of oxygen at home. D. Client with lung cancer who has ...

A student nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient has had an indwelling Foley catheter in for 3 days. Eight hours ago the patient's temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° F). The student reports her recent assessment to the registered nurse (RN): the patient's temperature is 37.2° C (99° F); the Foley catheter is still in place, draining dark urine; and the patient is uncertain what time of day it is. From what the RN knows about presentation of symptoms in o...

ADULT & ELDER I - Exam1 Study Guide/ADULT & ELDER I - Exam1 Study Guide. OLDER ADULT/CRITICAL THINKING & NURSING PRACTICE (10-12) Categories of “old”: 65-74 = young old 75-84 = middle old 84-99 = old old *fastest growing 100+ = elite old Increase in proportion of population that is older adults: 13.7% today 21% 2040 Lifespan is increasing (78.7 years) – one sided increase, WOMEN living longer than men Majority live at home/in community, FEW in institutions o 57% with spouse ...