If the nurse is assessing for extrinsic factors for falls, which of the following should be included?

a. throw rugs
b. ataxia
c. cognition
d. dizziness


A

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A) By 8:15 a.m. B) Between 8:30 and 9 a.m. C) Between 9 and 11 a.m. D) Around 12 noon

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A patient with Parkinson's disease is at risk for which complication?

1) Impaired kinesthesia 2) Macular degeneration 3) Seizures 4) Xerostomia

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The nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant about good feeding habits

The nurse emphasizes the importance of holding the baby during feeding and not letting the infant go to sleep with the bottle, as this is most likely to increase the incidence of both dental caries and: 1. Otitis media. 2. Aspiration. 3. Malocclusion problems. 4. Sleeping disorders.

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Which of the following is true concerning the thyroid gland?

A) The thyroid gland is usually not palpable. B) The thyroid gland is normally palpable. C) The thyroid gland is palpable only when diseased. D) The thyroid gland is palpable after menopause.

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