Which of the following is not a change that occurs in the gastrointestinal system that is associated with aging?
A. Food is harder to digest.
B. The secretions of the digestive tract slow down.
C. Diarrhea is a common problem.
D. Absorption of nutrients from the intestines is less effective.
Answer: C
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The nurse is conducting a visual examination. Which of these statements regarding visual pathways and visual fields is true?
a. The right side of the brain interprets the vision for the right eye. b. The image formed on the retina is upside down and reversed from its actual appearance in the outside world. c. Light rays are refracted through the transparent media of the eye before striking the pupil. d. Light impulses are conducted through the optic nerve to the temporal lobes of the brain.
Which piece of federal legislation provides tax exclusions for medical savings accounts?
a. ERISA c. HIPAA b. COBRA d. AHRQ
The nurse is caring for a child receiving chemo for leukemia. the childs granulocyte count is 600/mm3 and platelet count is 45,000/mm3. which of the following should the nurse recommend in terms of dental care for this child?
a. rinsing mouth with water b. daily toothbrushing and flossing c. lemon glycerin swabs for cleansing d. wiping teeth with moistened gauze or toothbrush