A nurse performing physical assessments of residents in a long-term care facility describes to the student nurse common head and neck variations in the older adult. Which of the following accurately defines these variations? Select all that apply
A) decreased color vision and peripheral vision
B) increased adaptation to light and dark
C) a blue ring around the cornea (arcus senilis)
D) entropion and ectropion
E) impaired conductive hearing
F) larger, more easily palpated lymph glands
A, D, E
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A) Do not return to work until all areas are completely healed. B) Have others assist in tasks involving use of affected arm. C) Wear gloves to prevent injury. D) Check to see if job description can be changed.
A woman with an artificial mitral valve develops heart failure at the 20th week of pregnancy. Which of the following measures would you stress with her during the remainder of the pregnancy?
A) Obtaining enough rest B) Maintaining a high fluid intake C) Beginning a low-impact aerobics program D) Discontinuing her prepregnancy anticoagulant
In a hospital setting, the management and much of the staff of the department responsible for entering, maintaining, and retrieving data from health records, are often certified through and members of which professional organization?
What will be an ideal response?
The family of a patient with AIDS has been instructed on patient manifestations to report to the health care provider (HCP). Which manifestation should be reported indicating that teaching has been effective?
a. Fever b. Dry mouth c. Night sweats d. Constipation