The nurse is conducting a physical examination of the skin, hair, and nails. Why should the nurse note the age of the patient?
A. It reminds the nurse that scaly, dry skin is more common in young adults.
B. It validates that skin changes in the older population are pathologic.
C. It alerts the nurse to expect age-related changes.
D. It reinforces the concept that age is the most significant risk factor for cancer.
Answer: C
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1. 4+/0 - 4+. 2. 3+/0 - 4+. 3. 2+/0 - 4+. 4. 1+/0 - 4+.
Express the following improper fraction as a mixed number. Reduce to lowest terms
24/18 = _____
The physician has asked a nurse to administer a drug intravenously to a patient who is unresponsive. How can the nurse ensure that the drug is administered to the right patient?
A) By waking him up to ask him his name B) By identifying the patient's room number C) By checking the patient's wristband D) By asking the nursing assistant for the patient's location
Inpatient hospitalization for persons with mental illness is generally reserved for patients who:
a. present a clear danger to self or others. b. are noncompliant with medication at home. c. have limited support systems in the community. d. develop new symptoms during the course of an illness.