All of the following are lifespan considerations that occur with the elderly that complicate or prolong restorative care EXCEPT
a. decreased cardiac reserve
b. cognitively processing information more slowly
c. decreased visual acuity and hearing
d. increased immune response
D
Lifespan considerations that occur with the elderly include decreased immune response; decreased cardiac and respiratory reserve; slower cognitive processing; and decreased visual acuity and hearing.
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a. "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vasodi-latation and increases the likelihood of seizure activity." b. "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vaso-constriction and increases the likelihood of seizure activity." c. "Deep breathing will keep you relaxed and will lower the seizure threshold." d. "Deep breathing will make you hypox-emic, which lowers the seizure threshold."
The nurse instructs a patient with Sjögren syndrome on self-care techniques. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply. 1. "I will take aspirin every morning." 2. "I will use artificial tears as needed." 3. "I will make sure I drink water with each meal." 4. "I will be sure to drink fluids throughout the day." 5. "I will brush my teeth before and after every meal."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. Thyroid disease 2. Lymphoma 3. Streptococcal pharyngitis 4. Sepsis 5. Lyme disease