Atypical presentation of disease in the elderly is reflected by all the following except
A. Infection without fever
B. Depression without dysphoric mood
C. Myocardial infarction with chest pain and diaphoresis
D. Cardiac manifestations of thyroid disease
C
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A nurse is planning the care of a patient who requires immunosuppression to ensure engraftment of depleted bone marrow during a transplantation procedure. What is the most important component of infection control in the care of this patient?
A) Administration of IVIG B) Antibiotic administration C) Appropriate use of gloves and goggles D) Thorough and consistent hand hygiene
A young couple is planning to start a family. The nurse is conducting an assessment of the genetic risk of mental health disorders. What factors should the nurse include as part of the assessment? Select all that apply
1. Multigenerational family health history 2. Laboratory test for genetic malformations 3. Comprehensive health and physical assessments 4. Analysis of the history and physical assessment findings 5. Assessment of the couple's knowledge of genetic information
In a bedtime routine for a palliative care client who is having difficulty falling asleep, the least helpful intervention to incorporate would be
a. black tea with sugar. b. massage. c. progressive muscle relaxation. d. warm milk.
Mild anxiety affects the communication process by
a. severely restricting the perceptual field c. broadening the per-ceptual field b. blocking perception d. distorting the per-ceptual field