The effects of aging on the ________ can cause the patient to experience decreased tear production and dry, irritated eyes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


lacrimal glands

The effects of aging on the lacrimal glands can cause decreased tear production and dry, irritated eyes.

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1. Shows changes in the frontotemporal cortical gray matter. 2. Shows changes in the hippocampal area. 3. Shows changes in the parietal area. 4. Is different from those without schizophrenia.

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Which statement by the patient indicates that it may be an appropriate time to consider hospice care rather than further aggressive measures to treat his terminal illness?

a. "I am praying every day that this last round of chemotherapy will work." b. "I want to spend what time I have left at home with my grandchildren." c. "I need to meet with my financial planner to make sure my life insurance is all set." d. "I am concerned that my wife won't be able to live on her own after my death."

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A client with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse why he can't have a pancreatic transplant. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible reason?

A) Increased risk for urologic complications B) Need for exocrine enzymatic drainage C) Underlying problem of insulin resistance D) Need for lifelong immunosuppressive therapy

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The patient is being discharged from the hospital after having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Which level of the healthcare system will best serve the needs of this patient at this point?

1. Primary care 2. Secondary care 3. Tertiary care 4. Public healthcare

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