The nurse recognizes that the expected life span of a person with Down syndrome has increased to ____ years
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
55
fifty-five
Over recent years, the expected life span of a person with Down syndrome has extended from early 20s to 55 years of age.
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The nurse is caring for an immobile patient with chronic, unrelieved pain that is frequently severe. For what potential complication should the nurse monitor?
a. Deep vein thrombosis b. Hypotension c. Dehydration d. Hypoglycemia
List five signs or symptoms of decreased cardiac output
What will be an ideal response?
All states must demand proof of citizenship for all Medicaid recipients. How has this requirement caused a problem for clients?
A. Additional paperwork always increases workload and costs for agencies. B. Citizens are not accustomed to having to prove they are citizens and may not have appropriate documentation immediately available. C. Many low-income people do not have driver's licenses or birth certificates immediately available with which to prove citizenship. D. Most agencies recognize that immigration status has no bearing on a client's need for Medicaid assistance.
During a health maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is not happy with being overweight. Which approach is best for the nurse to take?
A) "Good observation. Let's talk about diet and exercise." B) "Don't worry; you are within the weight and height guidelines." C) "What specifically have you been noticing?" D) "Tell me about your parents. Are they overweight?"