Which of these terms describes the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings?
a. ageology c. gerontology
b. geriatrics d. senescence
C
Gerontology is the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings.
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Concerning the woman's reordering of personal relationships during pregnancy, a maternity nurse should be aware that:
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A 25-year-old patient is brought to the hospital by police after crashing his car in a high-speed chase when trying to avoid arrest for spousal abuse. What should the nurse do?
a. Question the patient about drug use. b. Offer the patient a cup of coffee to calm his nerves. c. Be aware that substance abuse is usually obvious. d. Deal with the issue at hand, and put off asking about previous illnesses.