During inspection of the mouth of an older adult, a nurse notices which finding as an expected change associated with aging?
a. Exposed root surfaces of teeth
b. Aphthous ulcers of the mucosa
c. Collection of debris at the gingival margins
d. Leukoplakia of the dorsal and ventral tongue
ANS: A
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a. The leader performs the same tasks as the rest of the members of the group. b. Each member of the group respects all the other members as unique and valuable. c. The members of the group must carry out decisions of the leader without question. d. The leader must be methodical and able to sift through complicated information.
A client who is Chinese American has just died on the unit. The nurse is prepared to provide af-ter-death care to the client and anticipates the probable preferences of a family from this cultural background will include:
1. Pastoral care 2. Preparation for organ donation 3. Time for the family to bathe the client 4. Preparation for quick removal out of the hospital
MC All of the following are factors that affect the health of a population. The sociocultural dimension factors include: (Select all that apply.)
A. Language. B. Family composition. C. Population density. D. Annual birth rate. E. Transportation accessibility.
Inform your employer promptly if you believe unsafe conditions exist in a home care assignment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)