The nurse is performing an ear examination of an 80-year-old patient. Which of these findings would be considered normal?

A) High-tone frequency loss
B) Thin, translucent membrane
C) Shiny, pink tympanic membrane
D) Increased elasticity of the pinna

A psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis is a/an ________.

Write the correct abbreviation for hydrochloric acid:

A patient diagnosed with moderate to severe Alzheimer disease has a dressing and grooming self-care deficit. Designate the appropriate interventions to include in the patient's plan of care. (Select all that apply.)

A) Provide clothing with elastic and hook-and-loop closures.
B) Label clothing with the patient's name and name of the item.
C) Administer antianxiety medication before bathing and dressing.
D) Provide necessary items, and direct the patient to proceed independently.
E) If the patient resists, use distraction and then try again after a short interval.

The nurse is to take the patient's temperature right after the patient drank a glass of ice water.What is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

A) Wait 10 minutes before taking the temperature orally.
B) Document that the patient refused the assessment.
C) Take the patient's axillary temperature instead.
D) Obtain a core temperature measurement instead.

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an indwelling catheter attached to a drainage bag.To achieve the desired outcome of this procedure,which nursing action should be taken?

A) Make sure the tubing has dependent loops to gather urine.
B) Make sure the tubing is coiled and secured to the bed.
C) Make sure the tubing is kinked.
D) Make sure the collection bag is higher than the bladder.