The nurse is addressing a group of older adults who are learning to use computers in a class for senior citizens. The nurse promotes safety by encouraging the group to:

1. Download instant messaging so they can keep in touch with others.
2. Avoid social networking sites such as Facebook.
3. Guard their personal information.
4. Avoid living alone to reduce stranger danger.


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Rationale: Older clients are at increased risk for identity theft and scams, so it is important, when teaching the elder to use the computer, to also discuss the risks inherent with sharing personal information.

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A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) having an acute asthma attack. An ED physician has ordered a sympathomimetic (epinephrine). The nurse expects what as the therapeutic effect of this drug?

A) Decrease the inflammatory response in the airways B) Reduce the surface tension within the alveoli allowing for gas exchange C) Inhibit the release of histamine and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRSA) to prevent the allergic asthmatic response D) Cause dilation of the bronchi with increased rate and depth of respiration

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When teaching a group of new parents about newborn care and development, which immunoglobulin would the nurse explain as being primarily responsible for the passive immunity exhibited by newborns?

A) IgA B) IgG C) IgM D) IgE

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A nurse cautions a group of individuals with COPD that using O2 at levels greater than 1 to 3 L/min can cause the loss of their _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has low concern for interpersonal relationships and high concern for task accomplishment?

a. Authority compliance b. Country club c. Impoverished d. Middle of the road e. Team

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