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A 78-year-old widow needs assistance with medications,housekeeping,and laundry,and would like to maintain independence.Which is the best option for the nurse to suggest?

A) Assisted living
B) Respite care
C) Nursing center
D) Rehabilitation center

On Jun 16, 2024


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The nurse is caring for an adolescent with osteosarcoma being admitted to undergo chemotherapy. The adolescent had a right above-the-knee amputation 2 months ago and has been experiencing "phantom limb pain." Which prescribed medication is appropriate to administer to relieve phantom limb pain?

A) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B) Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
C) Oxycodone (OxyContin)
D) Alprazolam (Xanax)

On Jun 12, 2024


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A patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility following a stroke. The patient has right-sided paralysis and is unable to speak. The patient will be receiving physical therapy and speech therapy. Which level of preventive care is the patient receiving?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion

On May 15, 2024


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A nurse is caring for a patient with presbycusis. Which assessment finding indicates an adaptation to the sensory deficit?

A) The patient frequently cleans out eyes with saline washes.
B) The patient applies different spices during mealtime to food.
C) The patient turns one ear toward the nurse during conversation.
D) The patient isolates self from social situations with groups of people.

On May 13, 2024


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A patient says to the nurse, "I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which comment would be appropriate if the nurse seeks clarification?

A) "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream."
B) "I understand what you're saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too."
C) "So, all in all, you feel as though you had a rather poor night's sleep?"
D) "Can you give me an example of what you mean by 'stoned'?"

On May 12, 2024


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Which statement by a patient would lead the nurse to suspect unsuccessful completion of the psychosocial developmental task of infancy?

A) "I know how to do things right, so I prefer jobs where I work alone rather than on a team."
B) "I do not allow other people to truly get to know me."
C) "I depend on frequent praise from others to feel good about myself."
D) "I usually need to do things several times before I get them right."

On May 11, 2024


B