An older adult patient who has been seen at a neighborhood clinic for years tells the nurse that he will be moving to live with his son in a neighboring state. The nurse impacts the patient's health and wellness the most therapeutically when stating
a. Be sure to reestablish with a health care provider as soon as you get settled.
b. You seem to have a good relationship with your son; I'm sure this will be a good move.
c. You need to continue to be compliant with your plan of care regardless of where you live.
d. Moving often causes temporary sleep disturbances, so stick to your evening rou-tine.
Question 2
A nurse works with a patient who is malnourished. What lab value does the nurse assess for the most up-to-date information on the patient's status?
a. Albumin
b. Prealbumin
c. Transferrin
d. Total iron
Patient Teaching
Entry level nurse competencies
Patient wearing an abularm
Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
Establishing rapport with his older adult