Whenever a hearing loss occurs, especially later in life, severe ________ and isolation may occur.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
depression
Severe depression and isolation may result when hearing loss occurs later in life.
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How are viral infections different from bacterial infections?
a. Bacterial infections can be spread from one person to another, whereas viral infections cannot be spread directly. b. Bacterial infections can be cured by treatment with some anti-infective drugs, whereas viral infections are not cured by anti-infective therapy. c. Viruses only cause disease in a person who is immunocompromised, whereas bacteria can cause disease even among immunocompetent people. d. Viruses are the less mature form of a bacterium, so there is essentially no difference between viral infections and bacterial infections.
An emergency department nurse is making a general appearance assessment on a preschool child just admitted to the emergency department. Which general assessment findings indicate the child "looks bad?" Select all that apply
a. Color pale b. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds c. Unwilling to separate from parents d. Cold extremities e. Lethargic
The nurse is providing education about lipids for a client with hyperlipidemia. Which information should the nurse include in the education?
A. High density lipoprotein (HDL) is called good cholesterol because it removes cholesterol from the body and gets rid of it in the liver. B. High density lipoprotein (HDL) is called good cholesterol because it increases the oxygen content in the arteries and reduces the amount of plaque buildup. C. High density lipoprotein (HDL) decreases the bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein [LDL]), and promotes excretion of it through the kidneys. D. High density lipoprotein (HDL) decreases low density lipoprotein (LDL) and prevents it from converting to very low density lipoprotein (VDRL), which is the worst kind of cholesterol in the body.
What has not been considered a common reason for lack of preventive services?
1. Presence of a fragmented healthcare system 2. Lack of provider time with patients to explain preventive interventions 3. Limited types of preventive interventions 4. Lack of reimbursement for preventive services