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.
C
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a. acknowledgment of variation in thoughts, communication, values, and beliefs. b. belief that one's own culture is similar to another's culture. c. realization that all people in a particular culture have the same beliefs. d. view that individuals living in a country should speak the native language.
Parish nursing is often called which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Spiritual nursing d. Ministry nursing b. Religious nursing e. Congregational nursing c. Catholic nursing f. Faith community nursing
When assessing an adolescent with latent nystagmus, which finding should the nurse expect?
A) Nystagmus occurs when both eyes are open. B) Nystagmus occurs in a vertical direction. C) Nystagmus is directed away from the covered eye. D) Nystagmus is present when both eyes are closed.
What are internal factors that threaten the safety of the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decrease in flexibility b. Slowed reaction time c. Gait changes d. Thermal hazards e. Postural changes