Physiological theories of aging focus on all of the following except

a. Genetics
b. Nutrition
c. Wear and tear of the body
d. Personality


D
One physiological theory of aging focuses on genetics, stating that people are born with a genetic program that predetermines life span. Another focuses on a person's nutrition during his or her life span, and yet another focuses on the fact that all fine-tuned machinery—and that includes body parts—wear out or become less effective as they are repeatedly used. Response D—personality—is incorrect because it does not relate directly to a physiological factor.

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a. adapt to trends c. protect the public b. provide group identity d. standardize education

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The storage form of carbohydrate in the body is:

1. Glycogen 2. Sucrose 3. Starch 4. Glucose

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A nurse is developing a care plan for a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which statement about nursing diagnoses is correct?

A) Nursing diagnoses are listed on Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR multiaxial system. B) Nursing diagnoses are not as important as medical diagnoses. C) Nursing diagnoses reflect clients' responses to actual or potential problems. D) Nursing diagnoses are recognized and addressed by other health-related professions.

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The nurse is aware that application of cold is indicated for the client with:

1. Menstrual cramping 2. An infected wound 3. A fractured ankle 4. Degenerative joint disease

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