What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?

A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy. On his third day of hospitalization, he begins to sweat profusely, tremble, and has a blood pressure of 160/100. Based on these findings, what focused assessment should the nurse complete?

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?

A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium. What should be included in the teaching plan?

A nurse is caring for an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility on the Alzheimer unit. Every evening around 5:00 p.m., the resident becomes increasingly agitated and more confused, a state that lasts throughout the evening. The nurse recognizes this behaviour as:

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?

What should the nurse do to decrease the patient's disorientation at night during the detoxification period?

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall. What is the likely cause of the fall?