An 82-year-old woman is taking medication for her blood pressure and is suffering from syncope. She is at risk for

A) Edema
B) Stroke
C) Fractures
D) Paralysis


Ans: C

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One of the reasons that the pediatric nurse will inquire about the use of herbal or complimentary therapies in the admission history of a child is that many families are reluctant to disclose that information to traditional medical personnel

A) True B) False

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