Gerontology encompasses application to __________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. appropriate housing
b. health care
c. public education
d. business ventures
e. political stands
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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A) Pyramidal tract B) Substantia nigra C) Broca's area D) Extrapyramidal tract
The nurse is caring for two clients who both are in pain due to sickle cell anemia. One of the clients rates his pain as a 7 out of 10 (1 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain possible)
This client is moving around easily and is eating well, but has asked for pain medicine. The nurse would choose which of the following actions? 1. Wait 30 minutes and see if the client is still requesting the pain medicine. 2. Administer half the ordered does of pain medication. 3. Administer the pain medication if it is has been longer than the ordered interval. 4. Notify the healthcare provider that the client is faking his pain.
A client with lung disease is strongly urged to stop smoking but likes to smoke and does not know what to do. In what order should the nurse take the following actions to help this client clarify values?
1. Choose freely. 2. List alternatives. 3. Affirm the choice. 4. Act with a pattern. 5. Examine consequences of choices. 6. Examine feelings about the choice.
What internal coping strategies do families that are resilient and adaptive often use?
A. Expressing their hopelessness and frustration through acting out B. Rearranging roles and tasks of family members while communicating information C. Refusing to change lifestyles or functions until the crisis is over D. Seeking financial assistance and information from an informed source