A 35-year-old person asks the nurse working in a dermatology clinic what causes skin to wrinkle. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate way for the nurse to reply?
a. There is really nothing you can do to prevent a lot of wrinkles. It is part of aging.
b. As we age, we lose fat beneath the skin so wrinkles appear. There is nothing we can do to prevent it.
c. Wrinkles appear for a number of reasons, including loss of fat beneath your skin and too much sun exposure.
d. Wrinkles are caused by genetic factors.
Answer: c. Wrinkles appear for a number of reasons, including loss of fat beneath your skin and too much sun exposure.
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A) anorexia. B) dyspnea. C) nausea. D) headaches.
Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of rehabilitation after burn injury?
A. "I will never be fully recovered from the burn." B. "I am considered fully recovered when all the wounds are closed." C. "I will be fully recovered when I am able to perform all the activities I did before my injury." D. "I will be fully recovered when I achieve the highest possible level of functioning that I can."
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a. Sleep in a prone position with the legs extended. b. Keep the knees straight when leaning forward to pick something up. c. Avoid activities that require twisting of the back or prolonged sitting. d. Symptoms of acute low back pain frequently improve in a few weeks. e. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used to relieve pain.