How should the nurse respond to an older patient who does not receive regular dental examinations?
1. "Losing teeth is considered a normal part of the aging process."
2. "Patients who have no teeth do not need to see a dentist for regular checkups."
3. "Oral malignancies seldom occur in older people so oral examinations are not necessary."
4. "Regular dental examinations can improve an older person's ability to eat healthful foods."
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Rationale: Tooth loss is not considered a normal part of the aging process.
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A) "How many times have you had a rash like this before?" B) "What medication are you taking?" C) "Does anyone else in your family have the same rash?" D) "Does the rash itch?"
The nurse teaches a 50-year-old woman who has a body mass index (BMI) of 39 kg/m2 about weight loss. Which dietary change would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to this patient?
a. Decrease fat intake and control portion size b. Increase vegetables and decrease fluid intake c. Increase protein intake and avoid carbohydrates d. Decrease complex carbohydrates and limit fiber
Nurses must be diligent to avoid oversimplified opinions about a patient. This is known as
1. Ethnocentrism 2. Stereotyping 3. Racism 4. Prejudice
The patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 28 . This patient is classified as
a. extremely under-weight c. normal weight b. slightly underweight d. overweight