Your patient has been taking his Sinemet (carbo-levodopa) as ordered for the past year but is now experiencing an increase in his Parkinson’s symptoms. The most appropriate statement on why this may be occurring would include which? 

Mr. Jones, 89-years-old, exhibits being in the Erikson stage of Integrity when you witness which of the following behaviors?

A home health nurse has been working with a family who’s been taking care of the grandmother for many months now. On her last visit, the daughter (primary care provider) seems more tired and frustrated at her mother’s deterioration. While talking with the daughter she tells the nurse she is having a tough time performing her role as a mother and a wife too. The nurse should offer help with finding or arranging which of the following?

The nurse reminds the 45-year old female patient the American Cancer Society’s recommendations for early detection of cancer include she:

The nurse is evaluating the patient’s understanding of his new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which statement reflects an understanding of this autoimmune disease?

The nurse requesting the patient to stick out the tongue and move it rapidly from side to side is assessing the _____ nerve.

At 1300 the assessment findings of a patient with a head injury was alert but confused to place, easily arousable with light touch, T=97oF, P=86, Resp rate=18, BP=130/66, pupils 4mm which are equal and reactive. While performing neuro checks every hour which set of changes in assessment would be an indicator of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP)?

The nurse clarifies to a family of a resident with Alzheimer’s that dementia differs from confusion and delirium in that dementia is:

Which complication may occur with the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics over an extended period of time?

During a routine healthcare check-up, the nurse asks the patient if he is excited about retirement coming soon. The patient replies, “I’ve always been up early and active with my job, I’m a little worried about getting bored or ending up in a nursing home.” Which statement by the nurse would assist the patient with his life transition.