Back to Questions
Want to know:
An 85-year-old client is bought to the emergency department after a fall at home. The client appears confused, malnourished, and is severely dehydrated. The client appears reluctant to explain how the fall happened. The client's daughter speaks for the client and does not allow the client to answer questions. Based on this information, which nursing intervention is a priority?Interview the client alone and assess for abuse. Take the history from the daughter because the client is confused. Provide the daughter with nutritional counseling. Request a psychiatric evaluation for the client.
Get a detailed, AI-powered explanation for this question and thousands more on StudyFetch.
Get the Answer for FreeHow StudyFetch Helps You Master This Topic
AI-Powered Answers
Get instant, detailed explanations powered by AI that understands your course material.
Deep Understanding
Go beyond surface-level answers with step-by-step breakdowns and examples.
Personalized Learning
Sparky adapts to your learning style and helps you connect ideas.
Practice & Test
Turn any question into flashcards, quizzes, and practice tests to solidify your knowledge.
Explore More Questions
- A client with diabetes insipidus asks the nurse about the purpose of a new medication, vasopressin. The nurse provides teaching about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates successful teaching?
- client prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for atrial fibrillation calls the clinic's triage nurse reporting stomach pain and feeling weak from nausea and diarrhea. The client also reports drowsiness and confusion from a persistent headache for the past two days. Which action should the nurse take first? Inquire if anyone else in the household is experiencing the same symptoms. Ask the client about recent fluid intake and frequency of voiding and diarrhea. Check to see if the client had received yearly influenza and pneumonia vaccinations. Instruct the client to come to the clinic or urgent care to be seen by a healthcare provider.
- A client status-post 48 hours external fixation placement of their (L) femur suddenly becomes anxious and restless. Assessment findings include increased RR to 28 breathes/minute and HR to 110 beats/minute; (L) foot and toes are pink and warm to touch; capillary refill is +2, with slight swelling present and a slight macular rash present on the client's upper arms, chest and neck. Based on their presenting clinical signs and symptoms which condition is the client most likely experiencing? Acute osteomyelitis. Post-traumatic stress. Fat embolism syndrome. Compartment syndrome.