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A patient, age 78, has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. She is confused and incontinent of urine on admission. Which nursing intervention does the nurse include in developing a plan of care?
 
  a. Restrict fluids after the evening meal.
  b. Insert an indwelling catheter.
  c. Assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
  d. Apply absorbent incontinence pads.

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The school health nurse is presenting a health promotion class to a group of middle-school students. Which is the best intervention to address health promotion strategies related to the leading cause of cancer deaths in North America?
 
  A) Monthly self-breast exams
  B) Smoking cessation
  C) Annual colonoscopies
  D) Monthly testicular exams


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Use of protective undergarments may help to keep the patient and the patient's clothing dry. Confused patients are high risk for falls. Restricting fluids will only decrease incontinence during the night and will exacerbate the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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