N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide with the nurse during the interview. She also reports vague physical symptoms. What should the nurse ask in order to understand what might be happening? a. “What kind of problems are you having?” b. “Can you explain what your family life is like?” c. “Is someone hurting you?” d. “Tell me what’s been going on in your life lately.” 123. What should the nurse consider when establishing a plan of care for a patient who is experiencing dementia? a. It is important to speak loudly and clearly with this patient b. How pain medication will increase dementia c. How music can be calming for this patient d. Activities should be scheduled at the same time each day 124. The risk for abuse of an older adult family member is greatest when the older adult has more than one chronic illness. a. True b. False 125. Asking an elderly patient, “What news items did you hear about today?” is an appropriate question to ask when assessing short-term memory. a. True b. False 126. Which of the following is an observation alert that an older adult is contemplating suicide? a. When they frequently talk about death and deceased relatives b. When they seek spiritual comfort on a daily basis c. When they stop verbalizing feelings and demonstrate reduced activity d. When they verbalize feelings of being tired of dealing with chronic illnesses 127. The best way to ensure that pregnant women in low-income situations have adequate nutrition during pregnancy is for the nurse to refer them to the WIC program. a. True b. False 128. A school nurse is presenting a sex education program to the teens in her school, most of which

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