__________ is hearing impairment associated with old age
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Presbycusis
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The nurse is aware that this disease is characterized by what pathophysiological phenomena? Select all that apply. A) Meningiomas B) Neuritic plaques C) Neurofibrillary tangles D) Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) E) Gliomas
The nurse is transferring a client from the ICU to a medical-surgical floor because his condition has improved. Which of the following is the nurse's highest priority when transferring this client?
1. Ensuring that the client is greeted on the new unit 2. Ensuring that the client is comfortable and not in pain 3. Securing the client's belongings 4. Maintaining the safety of the client
The most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in the industrialized West is
A) asbestos exposure. B) malnutrition. C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. D) autoimmune adrenalitis.
What factor increases the risk of respiratory infection for older adults?
a. Decreased ciliary action b. Decreased physical activity c. Inadequate hydration d. Poor personal hygiene