Which of the following processes of aging is responsible for loss in height?
A) Thinning of intervertebral discs
B) Decreased subcutaneous fat
C) Muscle atrophy
D) Arthritis
A
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a. The DA tool is to be administered by law enforcement personnel. b. The DA tool should be used in every assessment of suspected abuse. c. The number of "yes" answers indicates the woman's understanding of her situation. d. The higher the number of "yes" answers, the more serious the danger of the woman's situation.
The nurse assesses blood in the urine of the 73-year-old patient receiving warfarin (Coumadin) this morning. What actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assess prothrombin time (PT). B) Assess international normalized ratio (INR). C) Expect to administer protamine sulfate. D) Expect to administer vitamin K. E) Assess partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
A client is in the end stages of cancer. By which type of service would this client best be served?
1. Rehabilitation 2. Health restoration 3. Acute care 4. Palliative care
The nurse is preparing an educational plan for parents about how to protect their children if a bioterrorist attack occurs. What is the best information to include?
A. "Don't worry, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has everything under control." B. "Plan to call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if an attack occurs." C. "Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for immunizations." D. "Realistically, there is nothing that can be done."