A middle-age woman is mentally preparing for the death of her mother. This is termed
A) Grieving
B) Anticipatory grieving
C) Bereavement
D) Loss
Ans: B
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1. Antibody response is lower in the older person 2. Cellular response in the immune system increases 3. Aging causes a decreased antibody production to self 4. Increased production of IgE leads to greater risk of pneumonia
Which laboratory finding should be reported to the prescriber before giving any antihyperlipidemic drug?
a. Aspartate aminotransferase 41 IU/L b. Alanine aminotransferase 24 IU/L c. Alkaline phosphatase 130 IU/L d. Gamma-glutamyltransferase 50 IU/L
A school-aged girl is diagnosed as having Cushing's syndrome from long-term therapy with oral prednisone. This means that the child
A) appears pale and fatigued. B) has purple striae on her abdomen. C) is excessively tall for her age. D) has hypoglycemia.
The nurse is preparing to check the respirations of a newborn who was just delivered. The nurse performs the procedure and determines that the respiratory rate is normal if which of the follow-ing is noted?
1. A respiratory rate of 20 breaths/min 2. A respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min 3. A respiratory rate of 70 breaths/min 4. A respiratory rate of 80 breaths/min