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c A nurse is performing a venipuncture on an older adult client whose veins are difficult. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Apply cool compresses B. Elevate the client's extremity using a pillow C. Tap the skin around the insertion site D. Raise the angle of the catheter

ANALYZED VTNE PREP – PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Pyrethrin (which is used to kill fleas) is derived or extracted from which of the following plants? Chrysanthemum Bougainvillea Hibiscus Stargazer lily - CORRECT ANSWER -Chrysanthemum Pyrethrin comes from the Chrysanthemum plant and acts on the nervous system to cause flea death. Which of the following drugs is NOT approved for the use in cattle? Xylazine Butorphanol Diazepam Albendazole - CORRECT ANSWER...

AANP AGPCNP PRACTICE 2020 100% SOLUTIONS REVISED UPDATE 2023 1. An older adult presents with severe abdominal pain. The husband reports that earlier in the afternoon, the patient's abdominal hernia had been firm and bulged out 4 inches (10.2 cm). The patient had him press on the hernia and immediately felt burning pain throughout the abdomen. Which of the following is the nurse practitioners' NEXT action? 1. Abdominal CT scan 2. Complete blood count with differential 3. Abdomin...

2024 HESI EXIT EXAM NEXT GENERATION (NGN) TEST BANK LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 500+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 2. The husband of an older woman, diagnosed with pernicious anemia, calls the clinic to report that his wife still has memory loss and some confusion since she received the first dose of nasal cyanocobalamin two days ago. He tells the nurse that he is worried that she might be getting Alzheimer’s disease. What action should the nurse...

ATI RN Fundamentals 2019B Practice B(NEW Update Questions And Answers) A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? A) Auscultate lung sounds. B) Measure urine output. C) Monitor blood pressure readings. D) Monitor serum electrolyte levels. ---CORRECT ANSWER-- auscultate lung sounds A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients who have a Clostridium difficile infect...

1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse in the teaching? a) "Place throw rugs on wooden floors at home. b) " b) "Supplement your diet with vitamin E." c) "Swim laps for 20 minutes twice per week." d) "Take calcium supplements with meals." (The nurse should instruct the client to take calcium carbonate supplements with or following meals to increase absorption and effectiveness.) 2...

EMT Final Exam Study Guide Questions 1. After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. To treat this patient, you will follow:

A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client's partner appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more difficult to care for his partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ans ----Ask the partner to talk about his difficulties in caring for the client. The first action the nurse should take, using the nursing process priority ...

ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Practice B(NEW Update Questions And Answers) A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? A) Auscultate lung sounds. B) Measure urine output. C) Monitor blood pressure readings. D) Monitor serum electrolyte levels. ---CORRECT ANSWER-- auscultate lung sounds A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients who have a Clostridium difficile infecti...

TEST BANK For Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 9th American Edition by Carol A. Miller