Which of the following physiological changes in an elderly patient lowers the rate of drug metabolism?
A. An increase in renal blood flow
B. A decrease in the percentage of adipose tissue in the body
C. A decrease in the production of enzymes that oxidize drugs
D. An increase in the flow of blood to the liver
Answer: C
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a. Asymptomatic dysrhythmias c. Increased respiratory effort b. Decreased urine output d. Difficulty problem solving
Which complaint made by a client at 35 weeks of gestation requires additional assessment?
a. Abdominal pain b. Ankle edema in the afternoon c. Backache with prolonged standing d. Shortness of breath when climbing stairs
When the nurse detects a hydrocele on a newborn, the nurse will talk with the caregivers and get them to:
a. sign the surgical permit after a full explanation of the surgical procedure b. express their feelings about this abnormality in their newborn son c. decide on a specialist to correct this deformity in their newborn d. reassure them that this usually disappears within the first year of life
The nurse is assisting parents as they prepare to take their 3-year-old daughter home after chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. They also have a 2-month-old baby and a 5-year-old son
The nurse asks them about family, friends, and community resources available to help them once they are home. She is working to achieve which of the following goals? A) Engage the family in assessing its level of functioning B) Determine the resources and services necessary to maximize quality of life C) Involve the family in identifying, exploring, and accessing available resources D) Act as an advocate or trouble shooter