nursing interventions for ADHD - Answers improve coping skills and self-esteem
promote social interaction
client and family education
clinical manifestations of Austim in infants - Answers not babbling by 12 months
not pointing or using gestures by 12 months
no single words by 16 months
no two word utterances by 24 months
losing language or social skills at any age
medical management of menopause - Answers hormone therapy (estrogen and progesterone)
maintain bone health
maintain cardiovascular health
decrease fat and caloric intake and increase whole grains, fibers, fruit and vegetables
Risks of HRT - Answers increased risk of DVT and PE
age related changes in gastrointestinal system - Answers Decreased saliva
Food intolerances
Atrophy of taste buds
Difficulty chewing
Malabsorption
nursing care during seizure - Answers Stay w/pt, don't restrain, protect from injury (move nearby
objects), loosen tight clothing, turn to side when able to prevent occlusion of airway or
aspiration, suction if need, monitor V/S, assist breathing, observe & document symptom
progress
nursing care after a seizure - Answers keep pt on side.
calm pt due to confusion.
close observation/VS/neuro checks q15min.
, place oxygen.
protect pt.
rest.
seizure precautions.
determine trigger.
takes a lot of calories so pt will want to sleep
nursing management for stroke - Answers improve mobility and prevent joint deformation
prevent shoulder pain
enhance self care
assist with nutrition
attain bladder and bowel control
improve thought process
improve communication
how to communicate with a stroke patient - Answers face pt and establish eye contact
speak in clear, unhurried manner
use short phrases
limit conversations to practical and concrete matters
use gestures, pictures and objects
keep distractions to minimum
Brain Tumor Clinical Manifestations - Answers Seizures (new onset)
Vomiting with or without nausea
Visual disturbances
Impaired sensory and motor function
Impaired balance