The care of the elderly is managed by a physician specialist known as a(n):
A. general practitioner
B. gerontologist
C. obstetrician
D. pediatrician
B
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serum pH 7.29 and HCO3– level 19 mEq/dL; PCO2 level 32 mm Hg. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following orders may correct this diabetic ketosis? A) Administration of potassium chloride B) Initiating an insulin IV infusion along with fluid replacement C) Administering supplemental oxygen and rebreathing from a paper bag D) Instituting a cough and deep breathing schedule for every hour while awake to improve ventilation
Which is the correct interpretation of the data linking physical activity and cognitive function?
A. Increased physical activity causes increases in cognitive function. B. There is a direct dose-response relationship between cognitive function and physical fitness. C. Regular exercise will cause a delay in the decline of memory function. D. Data indicate a positive association between physical activity and various measures of cognitive function.
The suffix that means to bind is ______
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word.
Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?
A) yoga B) deep breathing C) biofeedback D) visualization