Select the instructions given by the nurse to a group of senior citizens attending a class on aging at a senior center that best addresses the normal age-related changes in vision
a. You may have problems seeing blue or black objects against a yellow wall.
b. Your central vision is poorer, so you may not see objects in front of you.
c. Try to avoid driving at night due to de-creased night vision.
d. It is not unusual to see rainbows or halos around artificial lights.
C
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a. the lens of the eye loses elasticity causing a loss of focus for near objects. b. the cornea of the eye becomes thicker and less curved causing an increase in astigma-tism. c. the lens of the eye increases in opacity causing a decrease in light refraction. d. the cornea of the eye forms a gray ring at the edges.
Food labels contain which of the following information?
a. Quality of the item b. Price of the item c. Percent daily value d. Weight of the item
A Stage IV pressure ulcer appears as
A. full-thickness skin loss extending to the muscle, tendon, or bone. B. partial-thickness skin loss with an abrasion or blistered surface. C. full-thickness skin loss with damage of subcutaneous tissue. D. a highly defined area or red, shiny, intact skin.
A bipolar client with acute mania has been verbally abusive to staff since admission 3 hours ago
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