During the Mini Mental Status Exam, the nurse asks the patient to copy a drawing. This tests

A) attention.
B) language.
C) thinking.
D) spatial perception.


D

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Which of the following statements describing dental care for the elderly population is correct?

A) Losing one's teeth is considered a normal part of the aging process. B) Clients who are edentulous no longer need to see dentists for regular checkups. C) Regular dental examinations can prevent tooth loss and correct bite misalignments, thus improving the elderly client's ability to chew healthful foods. D) Oral malignancies seldom occur during the elder years so oral examinations are of low priority.

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Which medication(s) may cause aplastic anemia? (Select all that apply.)

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An older female adult should be counseled to make sure she is getting an adequate supply of which of the following?

A. vitamin B and magnesium B. vitamin D and phosphorus C. vitamin K and iron D. calcium and vitamin D

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