When counseling the older adult patient about screening for preventive health, the nurse tells the patient that a complete physical for patients over 75 is recommended every:
a. 2 years.
b. 6 months.
c. 3 years.
d. year.
D
A complete physical is recommended annually after 75.
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An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. The nurse is concerned about ageism when she hears the employee state:
A) "He is a very active individual and enjoys playing tennis." B) "He should retire and make way for some new blood." C) "He should spend more time with his family." D) "He is a bad apple."
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a. Finding well-qualified candidates who can function well within your particular work culture. b. Recruiting individuals with the appropriate qualifications and experience. c. Screening out candidates who are unable to function well within a team. d. Determining if candidates have had previous negative experiences in a work environment.