Which of the following combinations of diseases increases the risk for limb amputation?
A. Hypercholesterolemia and hypertension
B. Hypercholesterolemia and anemia
C. Hypercholesterolemia and diabetes
D. Hypercholesterolemia and hemophilia
Answer: C
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a. Auscultating, palpating, and percussing the client's abdomen b. Taking the client's blood pressure for re-ports of chest pain c. Assessing the client's diet for red wine and aged cheeses d. Limiting visitors while the client is sleep-ing
A resident has AD. When planning activities for the person, the therapist considers:
a. What equipment and supplies are available b. How much time is available c. The person's abilities and interests d. Staff interests and needs
The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about fungal infections. The nursing instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the student nurses make which statements?
1. "Superficial infections are more difficult to treat than systemic infections." 2. "Newer medications can be used for superficial as well as systemic infections." 3. "Systemic infections are much more common than superficial infections." 4. "Superficial infections are considered more benign than systemic infections." 5. "Systemic infections require oral medications that have serious adverse effects."
All of the following are expected aging changes of the endocrine system except
A) lower metabolism rate. B) decreased blood sugar levels C) hormonal changes. D) delayed release of insulin.