In general, a hallmark of adolescent behavior is:
a. risk-taking
b. drug use
c. sexual activity
d. skipping school
A
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One basic measure that nurses can take in elder health care is to educate caregivers about the importance of physical activity for older adults
Which of the following suggestions would be most likely to help families increase the physical activity of their older relatives? A) Be creative in suggesting pastimes that can stimulate movement B) Suggest isometric exercises that can be done while sitting down C) Limit expectations for older persons with arthritic limbs D) Assist older relatives by "doing for" them
A 20-year-old college student who transferred from a community college in her hometown to a
university 100 miles from home had been emotionally close to her mother and sister. When she transferred she broke up with her boyfriend of 2 years. She was slow to make new friends at the university. Gradually, she began to eat whenever she felt blue. She consumed large quantities of food nightly and then induced vomiting. The binge-purge cycles continued until they began to interfere with her schoolwork. She sought help from the university health clinic. During the initial interview, what other issue should the nurse address in addition to the binge-purge syndrome? a. Study habits b. School activities c. Losses d. Student aid
When you give medications to older adults, it is important to remember that they can and should take a(n) ________ part in their medication therapy. They should be encouraged to take their own medications under your supervision.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A female client diagnosed with multiple myeloma and the client asks the nurse about the diagnosis. The nurse bases the response on which description of this disorder?
A. Altered red blood cell production B. Altered production of lymph nodes C. Malignant exacerbation in the number of leukocytes D. Malignant proliferation of plasma cells within the bone