The nurse is teaching older adults about lowering the risk for musculoskeletal trauma. Which strategy should the nurse include?
A. Avoid fire by not cooking in the kitchen when alone.
B. Avoid injury in motor vehicle accidents by not driving.
C. Avoid injury by not using assistive devices at home.
D. Avoid falls at home by not using throw rugs.
Answer: D
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The nurse clarifies that the lymphocytes that actually produce either sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies are the:
a. B lymphocytes. b. T cells. c. suppressor T cells. d. stem cells.
A provider has told a parent that a 3-year-old child has a minor ear infection and that an antibiotic would be prescribed in a couple of days if the child's symptoms worsened
The parent asks the nurse why the child cannot get an antibiotic today. Which response by the nurse is correct? a. "If the eardrum ruptures, we can culture the fluid to determine which antibiotic is best." b. "Most ear infections are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not effective." c. "Most ear infections will resolve on their own without antibiotics." d. "Your child will develop tolerance to antibiotics if they are prescribed too often."
The "landmark" for hand position in CPR is the
A. center of the chest. B. ribcage. C. diaphragm. D. xiphoid process.