The number and proportion of persons aged 25 or older with less than a high school education is an example of:
a. Sociodemographic characteristics
b. Health status
c. Health risk factors
d. Health care resource consumption
A
The number and proportion of people is a demographical characteristic.
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A) The day prior to discharge B) The day of estimated discharge C) The day the patient is admitted D) Once the nurse determines care needs
The nurse is preparing a seminar for community members on actions to protect sensory functioning when aging. What should the nurse recommend regarding hearing tests for older adults?
A) Schedule an annual hearing test until the age of 50 and then have a test every 6 months. B) A hearing test is needed when changing medications. C) A hearing test should be done biannually after the age of 60. D) Have a hearing test every 10 years until age 50 and then every 3 years.
Which of the following would be the least likely cause of a 93 year old woman (newly placed in the nursing home) showing signs of delirium?
a. a sodium level that was out of balance b. dehydration c. unfamiliar surroundings d. overeating
A nurse is discussing holistic health care with an individual. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include in this discussion?
a. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated the value of alternative/complementary therapy. b. Self-reports of stress relief related to alternative/complementary therapy are numerous. c. The majority of research related to alternative/complementary therapy has utilized the scientific method. d. Research has, to date, been unable to verify the effectiveness of alternative/complementary therapy on health and well-being.