The most common type of fracture in the elderly is a
A. vertebral fracture.
B. skull fracture.
C. hip fracture.
D. arm fracture.
Answer: C
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a. Need for environmental control b. Time orientation c. Space comfort zone d. Territorial needs
The client has narcolepsy. The nurse should be prepared to teach the client about which drug category that has potential for abuse?
A. Amphetamines B. Benzodiazepines C. Barbiturates D. Phencyclidines
The student nurse notices that the newborn seems to focus on the mother's eyes. The nursing instructor explains that this newborn behavior is:
1. Habituation. 2. Orientation. 3. Self-quieting. 4. Reactivity.
The nurse is preparing to shave a client. Which action step should the nurse consider when providing this care?
1. Assist the client to a prone position. 2. Pull the skin taut with the dominant hand. 3. Rinse the razor after each stroke. 4. Use long strokes.