Older adults have ____ peristalsis
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: decreased
You might also like to view...
The nurse caring for a patient with an arrhythmia who develops a sudden drop in blood pressure, chest pain, and decreased mentation identifies which of the following conditions related to the arrhythmia:
A) Hepatomegaly B) Right-sided heart failure C) Decreased cardiac output D) Left-sided heart failure
When the nurse providing psychoeducation about mental disorders is asked "What is the most
prevalent mental disorder in the United States?" the response should be a. "Why do you ask?" b. schizophrenia. c. affective disorders. d. substance abuse.
A nurse works with victims of sexual abuse. In counseling these individuals, the nurse often elicits information that surprises the client when it is revealed
The nurse describes this situation to a preceptor student as working in the part of the Johari window that is labeled the __________ pane. a. blind b. hidden c. open d. unknown
Headaches and migraines are common in children and adolescents. In assessing the severity of the headaches in children, the nurse must understand the ability of the child to describe his/her symptoms
What would be an incorrect step for a nurse to take when assessing headache pain in a young child? 1. Use an approved pain scale, such as the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. 2. Note the mother or caregiver's report. 3. Note the child's behavior. 4. Note the nurse's own beliefs about children's perception of pain.