The staff is having a hard time getting an older person to communicate.Which technique should the nurse suggest the staff use?

A) Allow the patient to reminisce.
B) Try changing topics often.
C) Involve only the patient in conversations.
D) Ask the patient for explanations.

Which nutrient deficiency increases the risk for pressure ulcers?

A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein
C) Fat
D) Vitamin K

The nurse receives orders on several patients for chest percussion,vibration,and shaking.The nurse is aware that chest physiotherapy maneuvers are indicated for which patient?

A) 18-year-old who sustained thoracic trauma from a motor vehicle accident
B) 75-year-old with osteoporosis who is underweight
C) 15-year-old with cystic fibrosis
D) 20-year-old with a fractured clavicle

Write the correct meaning for GI:

All of the following terms are spelled correctly except:

A) acoustic.
B) tympanic.
C) labryinthitis.
D) otosclerosis.