This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: An older patient tells the nurse that tooth brushing is seldom done. What should the nurse assess as ... (Read 79 times)

TFauchery

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
An older patient tells the nurse that tooth brushing is seldom done. What should the nurse assess as reasons why the patient has stopped performing oral hygiene? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Vision changes
  2. Malocclusion of teeth
  3. Decrease in taste acuity
  4. Lack of dental insurance
  5. Loss of manual dexterity

Question 2

A long-term care nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client has complained of pain for several days. What is the best way to treat pain at the end of life?
 
  A) Use long-acting medications that are given routinely.
  B) Give immediate-release medications when the client complains of pain.
  C) Give long-acting medications routinely and immediate-release doses when the client complains of breakthrough pain.
  D) Give immediate-release medications routinely.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Gabe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale: Among the reasons why older patients stop participating in oral hygiene practices, such as brushing the teeth, may include the inability to physically perform the action caused by loss in manual dexterity.

Answer to Question 2

C





 

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library