When the nurse discusses prevention of cardiac disease, falls, and depression with a group of older adults, the benefits of what are important to stress?

When discussing aging, to whom does the term older adulthood apply?

Which patient instruction will the nurse reinforce relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, what should the nurse advise the patient to avoid to reduce further drying of her skin?

When a patient is experiencing a panic attack, how should the nurse best assist the patient?

A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction will be helpful in managing the pruritus?

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. The patient has partial-thickness burns to 24% of the body surface area and begins to excrete large amounts of urine. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections. For what is this patient at increased risk?

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

A young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C) and begins to hallucinate. How should the nurse assess this?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?