A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's abstract thinking?
"What is meant by the saying, 'Don't beat around the bush?".
"Can you tell me the state where you were born?".
"Can you count backward from 100 in intervals of 7?".
"What do you understand about your condition?".
The Correct Answer is A
Asking the client “What is meant by the saying, ‘Don’t beat around the bush?’” is a way to assess the client’s abstract thinking.
Abstract thinking involves understanding concepts and ideas that are not concrete or tangible, such as interpreting figurative language or proverbs.
Choice B is incorrect because it assesses the client’s memory rather than their abstract thinking.
Choice C is incorrect because it assesses the client’s attention and concentration rather than their abstract thinking.
Choice D is incorrect because it assesses the client’s insight and understanding of their condition rather than their abstract thinking.
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Correct Answer is D
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The nurse should plan to insert a large-bore nasogastric tube for a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a peptic ulcer.
This allows for gastric lavage and can help diagnose the source of bleeding.
Choice A is wrong because a 22-gauge IV line may be too small for rapid fluid resuscitation.
Choice B is wrong because ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Choice C is wrong because nitroprusside is a vasodilator used to treat hypertensive emergencies and is not typically used for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Correct Answer is B
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The nurse’s priority should be to assess the client’s gag reflex.
After an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation, it is important to ensure that the client’s gag reflex has returned before allowing them to eat or drink.
Choice A is incorrect because while pain management is important, it is not the nurse’s priority in this situation.
Choice C is incorrect because the warmth of extremities is not the nurse’s priority in this situation.
Choice D is incorrect because temperature is not the nurse’s priority in this situation.
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