The nurse is reviewing the medications for an elderly client. Which of the following would NOT be a factor that affects pharmacokinetics in older clients?
a. Increased serum albumin
b. Decreased gastrointestinal motility
c. Decreased enzyme activity
d. Decreased glomerular filtration
ANS: A
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The nurse clarifies that child abuse and neglect are complicated and preventable problems falling under which broader term?
a. Child abandonment b. Child mismanagement c. Child maltreatment d. Child torment
The nurse has collected data on clients who have visited a health fair in the mall. Which of the following clients is most in need of a detailed nutritional assessment?
1. A 21-year-old female who has just begun college and has lost 5 pounds in the first semester 2. A 2 year old whose mother stated that he seems to be growing faster than she can buy him clothes 3. A 50-year-old male who reported that he lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks without even trying 4. A 35-year-old female who has gained 15 pounds in a year after the birth of her first child
A psychiatric technician remarks to the nurse, "That client with dependent personality disorder is so clingy! I almost hate to see her coming my way." The response by the nurse that will be help-ful to the technician is:
1. "I think everyone feels that way. It's difficult to have someone clinging." 2. "Clients with personality disorders have little regard for the rights of others." 3. "The client fears having to function independently without direction from some-one else." 4. "The client is so preoccupied with perfection and structure that she's afraid to do anything at all."
Explain the interaction of stress and the endocrine system
What will be an ideal response?