Which individual is most likely to be below the poverty level in the United States?
1. A 70-year-old Hispanic woman living alone
2. A 72-year-old African American man living alone
3. A 68-year-old Asian American woman living with family
4. A 75-year-old Latino American man living with family
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Rationale: Approximately 3.5 million persons age 65 or older were below the poverty level in 2010. Older women had a higher poverty rate than older men, and older Hispanic women living alone had the highest poverty rate.
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1. Family members of clients with anorexia become enmeshed 2. Family members of clients with bulimia are overly affectionate 3. Family members of individuals with bulimia tend to bond together 4. Family members of clients with anorexia are usually very autonomous
The nurse is caring for an older adult who reports experiencing frequent asthma attacks and severe arthritic pain. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Review pulmonary function test results. b. Assess use of medication for arthritis. c. Assess frequency of bronchodilator use. d. Review arterial blood gas results.
When moving a bedfast patient, it is best to move the patient's
A) shoulders first. B) feet last. C) hips second. D) lower legs first.
Insert >, <, or = to make a true statement: 
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).