The best-retained senses of taste in the older adult are:
1. Bitter and sour
2. Sweet and sour
3. Bitter and salty
4. Sweet and salty
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A) "needs nasal oxygen to improve breathing" B) "cough related to ineffective airway clearance" C) "ineffective airway clearance related to thick mucus" D) "refuses to cough and expectorate thick mucus"
A nurse needs to evaluate the progress of a woman's labor. The nurse obtains the following data: cervical dilatation 6 cm; contractions mild in intensity, occurring every 5 minutes, with a duration of 30–40 seconds
Which clue in this data does not fit the pattern suggested by the rest of the clues? 1. Cervical dilatation 6 cm 2. Mild contraction intensity 3. Contraction frequency every 5 minutes 4. Contraction duration 30–40 seconds
How are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) different?
a. COPD is a genetic disease whereas asthma is largely caused by allergies. b. Breathing problems with asthma are reversible but those with COPD are perma-nent. c. Asthma is a disease of children and younger adults whereas COPD is found only in older adults. d. Breathing problems with COPD can lead to death, whereas those with asthma are not severe enough to be fatal.
Which of the following personnel are legally responsible for obtaining the patient's informed consent for a surgical procedure?
A) The surgeon B) The registered nurse C) The admissions clerk D) The licensed practical nurse E) Any licensed person