An elderly client has presented to the clinic with multiple ...

[mikaylakyoung]

An elderly client has presented to the clinic with multiple physical complaints. Biologic assessment information must be obtained before any physical illnesses can be ruled out.
 
  Which of the following objective measurements would be most helpful? 1. Electroencephalogra m (EEG)
  2. Standard diagnostic laboratory analyses
  3. Lumbar puncture
  4. Drug toxicology screening

Question 2

Nurses are particularly suited to helping clients become informed consumers of CAM products and practices. One valid and reliable internet website to which nurses might refer clients or their family members is:
 
  1. EMedicine.
  2. Medscape.
  3. Science Daily.
  4. NCCAM.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Standard diagnostic laboratory analyses including: complete blood chemistry, electrolytes, glucose tolerance, CBC, urinalysis, thyroid levels, BUN, creatinine, and liver function tests would provide the most useful information regarding possible disease processes. A lumbar puncture, drug toxicology screening, and an EEG would not be performed unless standard diagnostic laboratory analyses revealed specific abnormalities warranting these tests.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: One can learn about the safety and effectiveness of CAM methods and read consumer advisories and news releases about the most recent research by accessing NCCAM's website. The Science Daily website is an advertising-based research resource website but is not dedicated to just CAM. Medscape and eMedicine are websites often used by nurses but do not focus solely on evidence-based research related to CAM practices and products.