What underlying pathophysiology explains the gradual graying of an older adult's hair?
a. Reduced hair follicles
b. Less sebaceous gland activity
c. Loss of collagen fibers in dermis
d. Decreased melanocytes at hair follicle
D
Reduction in melanocytes at the hair follicle is the cause of graying hair. A reduction in the number of hair follicles will result in thinning hair. Reduced sebaceous gland activity and colla-gen will result in drying.
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1. Explain how exposure to the virus can occur within hours. 2. Emphasize the importance of maintaining standard precautions. 3. Review the impact of the illness on the victim's livelihood and families. 4. Focus on the importance of addressing the virus as a health problem for all. 5. Highlight the ease in which it is to visit the countries in which the virus is present.
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a. seeing that the nurse is publicly identified to coworkers b. reporting the nurse to the state board of nursing c. finding colleagues to assist the nurse in covering up problems d. helping the recovering nurse to safely reenter the workforce
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1. Euthanasia 2. Assisted suicide 3. Intended effect 4. Double effect
According to the nurse practice act, the nurse is liable for
A) Writing a physician order B) Clarifying a physician order C) Administering what is written D) Determining the dosage