What is the classification of incontinence in older adults related to the inability to get to the bathroom in time?
a. Stress incontinence
b. Urge incontinence
c. Functional incontinence
d. Sporadic incontinence
C
Functional incontinence occurs when the older adult patient cannot move quickly enough to reach the toilet in time.
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A) Superficial partial-thickness B) Deep partial-thickness C) Full-thickness D) Scald
The clinic nurse understands that the hormone responsible for limiting the maternal immune response to pregnancy is:
A) Prostaglandin B) Human chorionic gonadotropin C) Relaxin D) Progesterone
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a. "When OTC medications are taken there will be ongoing disease processes." b. "All OTC medications can eliminate a disease, and should be used first." c. "OTC medications can interact with the prescribed medications." d. "The OTC medications are not safe enough to just take them."
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.