The eyes of an older person
A) have an increased pupil size.
B) respond more rapidly to light changes.
C) have a flexible lens.
D) produce fewer tears.
D
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As the ICU nurse caring for a patient with sepsis, the nurse knows that tissue perfusion declines during sepsis and the patient begins to show signs of organ dysfunction. What sign would indicate to the nurse that end-organ damage may be occurring? A) Urinary output increases B) Skin becomes warm and dry C) Adventitious lung sounds occur in the upper airway D) Heart and respiratory rates are elevated
A nurse is working as a member of a research team involved in exploring the unique response to drugs each individual displays based on genetic make-up. What is this area of study is called?
A) Pharmacotherapeutics B) Pharmacodynamics C) Pharmacoeconomics D) Pharmacogenomics
A patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia is not responding to conservative treatments. His condition is now becoming life threatening. The nurse is aware that a treatment option in this case may include:
A) Hepatectomy. B) Vitamin K administration C) Platelet transfusion D) Splenectomy