An older client's daughter calls the home health nurse and reports that her mother has become and is very confused at night. The daughter states that her
... [Show More] mother's behavior changed suddenly a few days a few days ago and is now getting worse. Which actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply
a. Ask if the mother is experiencing any pain with urination.
b. Encourage increase intake of high protein foods.
c. Instruct the daughter to check her mother's temperature.
d. Review the clients current food and medication allergies.
e. Determine if the mother has recently experienced a fall.
1.The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older female client diagnosed with osteoporosis, which expected outcome has the highest priority.
a. Identifies 2 treatments for Constipation due to immobility.
b. Names three home safety hazards to be resolved immediately. c. States 4 risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.
d. List five calcium rich foods to be added to her daily diet.
1. The nurse preparing a client who had a BKA ( below the knee amp) for discharge to home. Which recommendations should the nurse provide this client? (SATA)
a. Avoid range of motion exercises b. Use residual limb shrinker
c. Wash the stump with soap and water d. Inspect skin for redness
e. Apply alcohol to the stump after bathing
A client's morning assessment includes bounding peripheral pulses, weight gain of 2lbs (0.91
kg), pitting ankle edema, and moist crackles bilaterally. Which intervention is most important
for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?
a. Restrict daily fluid intake to 1500 mL
b. Administer prescribed diuretic
c. Maintain accurate intake and output
d. Weigh client every morning
The home care nurse visits a client who has cancer. The client reports having a good appetite but experiencing nausea when smelling food cooking. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Encourage family members to cook meals outdoors and bring the cooked food inside
B. Instruct the client to take an antiemetic before every meal to prevent excessive vomiting
C. Assess the client's mucous membranes and report the findings to the HCP
D. Advice the client to replace cooked foods with a variety of different nutritional supplements [Show Less]