Author Question: An 85-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with a major burn. Which physician ... (Read 339 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An 85-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with a major burn. Which physician order would the nurse question?

A) administer narcotics intramuscularly as needed for pain
B) insert Foley catheter for hourly output measurements
C) take vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes
D) apply topical antimicrobial ointment to wounds

Question 2

Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find when assessing a frail older client?

A) weight gain
B) generalized weakness
C) increased endurance and energy
D) increased ability to do all activities of daily living (ADL)