When assessing a patient for whom a suicidal risk is suspected,tell the patient that you believe he is just weak and needs help.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
An 84-year-old female has fallen down six steps, landing on carpet. She complains of abdominal and pelvic pain. Her airway is open, breathing adequate, and radial pulse intact. Skin is cool and dry with a noted tear to the left elbow with minor bleeding. EMRs report the following vital signs: pulse 84, respirations 20, blood pressure 126/68, and SpO2 97 on room air. Her family states she is acting normally. The hips are easily moved and do not appear broken. The patient does not want to go to the hospital and is asking to refuse. Your next action would be to:
A) ask to see what medications she is taking.
B) clean and wrap the skin tear to prevent infection.
C) ask family members for their input.
D) contact medical direction for authorization to refuse.
Risk for falls cont'd
Patient teaching: mouth and pharyngeal assessment
Summary of Hale’s Lactation Risk Categories
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
Variations in patient response to drugs
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)