The nurse is instructing unlicensed personnel on gerontologic considerations of the skin. The nurse finds that the participants understand the instructions when they know that the elderly are at a higher risk for shear injuries due to which of the following? a) Loss of subcutaneous tissue b) Sun damage over time c) Decreased capillary loops d) Loss of rete ridges

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The nurse is instructing unlicensed personnel on gerontologic considerations of the skin. The nurse finds that the participants understand the instructions when they know that the elderly are at a higher risk for shear injuries due to which of the following?

a) Loss of subcutaneous tissue
b) Sun damage over time
c) Decreased capillary loops
d) Loss of rete ridges

 
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The nurse is educating the pt in the use of a mini-nebulizer. What should the nurse encourage the student to do? (Select all that apply) Hold the breath at the end of inspiration for a few seconds Cough frequently Take rapid, deep breaths Frequently evaluate progress Prolong the expiratory phase after using nebulizer

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The nurse is educating the pt in the use of a mini-nebulizer. What should the nurse encourage the student to do? (Select all that apply)

  1. Hold the breath at the end of inspiration for a few seconds
  2. Cough frequently
  3. Take rapid, deep breaths
  4. Frequently evaluate progress
  5. Prolong the expiratory phase after using nebulizer
 
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The nurse is caring for a patient with clubbing of the fingers and toes. The nurse should complete which of the following actions given these findings? a) Assess the patient’s capillary refill. b) Obtain an oxygen saturation level. c) Assess the patient for pitting edema. d) Obtain a 12-lead ECG tracing

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A patient complaining of heart palpitations is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation caused by mitral valve prolapse. In order to relieve the symptoms, the nurse should teach the patient which of the following dietary interventions? a) Eliminate caffeine and alcohol b) Decrease the amount of sodium and saturated fat. c) Decrease the amount of acidic beverages and fruits. d) A patient complaining of heart palpitations is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation caused by mitral valve prolapse. In order to relieve the symptoms, the nurse should teach the patient which of the following dietary interventions?

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A patient complaining of heart palpitations is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation caused by mitral valve prolapse. In order to relieve the symptoms, the nurse should teach the patient which of the following dietary interventions?

a) Eliminate caffeine and alcohol
b) Decrease the amount of sodium and saturated fat.
c) Decrease the amount of acidic beverages and fruits.
d) A patient complaining of heart palpitations is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation caused by mitral valve prolapse. In order to relieve the symptoms, the nurse should teach the patient which of the following dietary interventions?

 
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