A 78-year-old female presents with a seizure that occurred over the weekend. In selecting the most important diagnostics for this presentation, it is important to know that the least common site of seizures in the elderly is

A. Cerebellum
B. Frontal lobe
C. Temporal lobe
D. Parietal lobe


C

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Which data collection method can be assessed by asking, "Is there evidence that subjects were able to answer the questions?"

a. Questionnaires b. Interviews c. Physiologic measurement d. Records and databases

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A primary nutritional intervention for hypertension is

a. decreasing carbohydrates. b. limiting salt. c. increasing protein. d. increasing fluids.

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A pregnant client who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit. This behavior puts her at a greater risk for:

a. postmature birth. b. Sexually transmitted diseases. c. Hypotension and vasodilation. d. Depression of the central nervous system.

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Identify the two most important ethical issues that surround clients infected with HIV and those who have AIDS

a. Confidentiality and right to care b. Self-determination and distributive justice c. Veracity and informed consent d. Fidelity and option rights

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