The nurse lists the age-related changes to the integumentary system, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. elastic fibers and adipose tissue diminish.
b. skin thins and becomes transparent.
c. hair thins as follicles decrease.
d. skin becomes dry.
e. thinned skin leads to intolerance of cold.
A, B, C, D, E
All options listed are age-related changes seen in the integument.
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a. Crepitation b. Mastoiditis c. Temporal arteritis d. Bell palsy
The ratio of the time sound remains audible when travelling through air compared with the time sound remains audible when travelling through bone is:
A) 1:5. B) 2:3. C) 1:2. D) 2:1.
To facilitate compliance, the prescribed meal plan for patients with diabetes mellitus should
a. include some favorite foods each week. b. be based on the patient's usual eating ha-bits. c. be tailored to achieve individual weight-loss goals. d. include meals and snacks eaten at the same time each day.
The patient is receiving valproic acid (Depakene) for treatment of seizures. The patient has also been taking a daily 81 mg aspirin tablet prophylactically for a cardiac condition. What would the nurse be most likely to observe?
1. An increase in seizure activity 2. Stevens-Johnson syndrome 3. Migraine headaches and generalized irritability 4. Bleeding from the gums and bruising of the skin