A nurse who oversees the care that is provided in a long-term care facility is aware that there are numerous age-related changes to every body system. Which of the following phenomena may be a result of age-related changes to the endocrine system?
A) Decreased auditory and visual acuity
B) Increased response time to stimuli
C) Intolerance to cold
D) Decreased oil production by sebaceous glands
C
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After calling the ambulance, which is the priority action by the nurse? A) Open the airway using the head tilt maneuver. B) Try to rouse the client by gently shaking the shoulders. C) Protect the client's neck and head from any movement. D) Place the client on the side to prevent aspiration.
A 12-year-old has engaged in bullying for several years. The parents say, "We can't believe anything our child says." Recently this child shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to a neighbor's trash bin. The child's behaviors support the diagnosis of:
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. b. intermittent explosive disorder. c. defiance of authority. d. conduct disorder.
The femur, radius, and humerus are ________ bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A vaccination or immunization gives a patient which type of immunity?
a. Active acquired immunity b. Passive acquired immunity c. Passive immunity d. Natural immunity