NUR 257 Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness
Exam 4
Question:
an older adult is admitted to rehab and develops an alteration in sleep pattern. what action should the nurse implement to promote sleep
Answer:
encourage the patient to go to bed the same time they did when they were home
Question:
a nurse would suspect sleep apnea if a patient (select all)
Answer:
sleeps with 3 pillows chokes
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difficulty sleeping in both the facility and home
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interferes with sleep quality and quantity 1 / 2
Question:
a paraplegic pt with a spinal cord injury has a red area over their sacrum.which action should the nurse implement
Answer:
monitor nutrition intake
Question:
firm irregular scaly spot on the upper chest may indicate
Answer:
squamous cell carcinoma
Question:
highest priority for a pt taking Zolpidem for sleep disturbances
Answer:
fall precautions
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CPAP for sleep apnea
Answer:
help keep airways open
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