The nurse's aide reports to the nurse that a 98-year-old patient has abnormal vital signs. What is important to remember in this type of situation?
A) At this patient's age, abnormal vital signs are an indication of something serious
B) Normal readings get lower with advanced age
C) Normal readings get higher with advanced age
D) Normal readings vary according to age
D
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With regard to the association of maternal diabetes and other risk situations affecting mother and fetus, nurses should be aware that
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can lead to fetal death at any time during pregnancy. b. Hydramnios occurs approximately twice as often in diabetic pregnancies. c. Infections occur about as often and are considered about as serious in diabetic and nondiabetic pregnancies. d. Even mild to moderate hypoglycemic episodes can have significant effects on fetal well-being.
A couple that has been unable to conceive seeks counseling from the nurse in a family planning clinic. In discussing solutions to the couples' difficulties, identify what information the nurse should emphasize
a. Care for health problems not related to pregnancy b. Data supporting the incidences of preg-nancy in their age and ethnic groups c. How the couple can better improve their communication skills d. New positions and techniques to use dur-ing intercourse
Which example best illustrates the World Health Organization's definition of health?
A) 72-year-old woman with well-managed diabetes who walks 2 miles every day and takes classes at the local community college B) 20-year-old man with no significant history of disease who smokes, works a stressful job, and is sedentary C) 50-year-old woman with no health complaints who is alcoholic, lives alone with little social contact, and is obese D) 98-year-old man with dementia who resides in an assisted living facility
The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide
a. sweetness. b. satiety. c. energy. d. dietary fiber.