After checking a patient's blood pressure, he asks the nurse what changes he should expect in himself as he grows older. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "You don't have anything to worry about; you will basically stay the same."
B) "Your personality will stay the same, but your intelligence level will lessen somewhat."
C) "Usually, you can anticipate that you will begin to react to things more slowly."
D) "You will become increasingly childlike, and your personality will change."
C
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a. Amitriptyline (Elavil), a sedating tricyclic medication b. Desipramine (Norpramin), a stimulating tricyclic medication c. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor d. Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
When the young primigravida asks about how to adjust her diet for her pregnancy, the nurse teaches that the diet should be modified to include more:
a. leafy green vegetables and fruit. b. beef and poultry. c. foods high in sodium and potassium. d. bread and grains.
The nurse is working with a group of elderly adults at a community health center. In planning any health program, the nurse will implement Erikson's theory of task development
The nurse realizes that in this stage, the successful completion of the task allows the person to: A) Make connections with the younger generation. B) Wish he had his life to live over again. C) Live out his last years in physical health. D) Have a feeling of satisfaction from past accomplishments.
An employee in a laboratory drops a flask, resulting in a chemical splash into the employee's eyes, which in turn results in burns to the eyes. Which of the following would be considered the agent?
a. The chemical b. The employee c. The flask d. The laboratory