Nur 163 exam 2 with complete solutions 100% Verified Rated A+ 2023/2024 The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - Correct Answer - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- - Correct Answer Diarrhea
- Correct Answer What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the caregiver? - Correct Answer I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are very important to the healthcare team" Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? - Correct Answer The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard of hearing. When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? - Correct Answer Speak in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia.The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. - Correct Answer Cardiac arrhythmias Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte imbalance? - Correct Answer A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas. Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? - Correct Answer Slowing of peristalsis Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess? - Correct Answer Increase in sodium intake The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility.The nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes?
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years? - Correct Answer They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative therapies.Which statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the teaching? - 1 / 2
Correct Answer - I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can have on my health Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could contribute to the geriatric patient's pain? - Correct Answer Bone demineralization and contractures The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is in response to stress? - Correct Answer Decreased production of digestive enzymes Which comment about stress is true? - Correct Answer Interventions that reduce stress are beneficial The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided weakness. The nurse should intervene if the patient is observed performing which action? - Correct Answer Moving the cane when the right leg is moved Which strategy would be effective in reducing an elderly patient's stress? - Correct Answer Focusing on the emotions of the patient The nurse is caring for a patient recently transferred to a long-term care facility from the community hospital. The patient refuses to eat, leave the room, or take prescribed medication. Which action will the nurse take? - Correct Answer Provide continuity of care by having the same nurse assigned to the patient as much as possible The nurse is making a home visit to a patient diagnosed with hypertension. The patient's spouse died 3 months ago. Which behavior by the patient suggests ineffective coping? - Correct Answer Neglecting personal grooming The nurse is doing an assessment on a newly admitted elderly patient. The patient states, "I don't have the funds to pay for this hospital, and I need to leave." The nurse understands the elderly patient is having trouble coping with this new situation. Which should be the best response by the nurse? - Correct Answer will notify Social Services and they can help you with getting assistance" The LPN recognizes there are two steps to an older adult's ability to assess a stressor.The older adult must be able to evaluate the potential for harm (primary appraisal) and decide how to overcome the stressor secondary appraisal.) this requires which skill? - Correct Answer Cognitive skills An elderly patient states, "I have been using spiritual counseling in one way or another to cope with stress since I was in college." The LPN knows that coping mechanisms correlate with which of the following statement? - Correct Answer Are adapted throughout our life; we identify a coping mechanism and adjust it as we age and grow to meet each new demands.
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