Which of the following would be a normal assessment finding for an older patient?
a. Inability to remember what was eaten yesterday
b. An increase in resting heart rate
c. Hypoactive bowel sounds
d. Brisk papillary response to light
A
Some slight memory dysfunction is common with increasing age, but a significant decline may represent a change in individual need and may be a result of acute or chronic conditions. Acute mental status changes caused by infection, metabolic imbalances, or medications are usually reversible after identification and treatment.
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A) "A gel will be applied to your abdomen and a microphone-like device will be moved over the area to identify problem areas.". B) "A solution will be wiped on your cervix to identify any abnormal cells, which will be visualized with a magnifying instrument.". C) "Scrapings of tissue will be obtained and placed on slides to be examined under the microscope.". D) "After you receive anesthesia, a small device will be inserted into your abdomen near your belly button to obtain tissue samples.".
The institutional review board addresses the subjects' right to fair treatment by reviewing the:
A) proposed statistical analysis methods B) researcher's plan for recruiting subjects C) procedures for acquiring the data of interest D) description of compensation given to participants