Nurses expect that an elderly patient who is experiencing presbycusis (hearing loss associated with aging) would:
A) Have copious amounts of cerumen in the ear
B) Have more trouble hearing female voices than male voices
C) Have fluid behind the eardrum
D) Have ear surgery
B
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A) Adhesive glue B) Tincture of Benzoin C) Vaseline D) Karaya gum
Norms have been established for many standardized cognitive tests
A) True B) False
If special instructions go along with the medications, explain them clearly and simply, but also ________ them down.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When assessing an older adult about possible mistreatment, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to use initially?
A) "Have you ever been abused?" B) "Did you ever signs papers you didn't understand?" C) "What is a typical day in your life like?" D) "Are you alone often at home?"