How often should a 75-year-old have a visual screening?
a. Every 6 months
b. Every 12 months
c. Every 2 years
d. On an as needed basis
ANS: B
Annual examinations for vision to check for glaucoma are recommended.
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A) "Staging the cancer helps guide treatment." B) "Because my friend didn't have chemotherapy after lumpectomy, I am not expecting chemotherapy either." C) "Because I have the BRCA1 gene, I am considering having both breasts removed." D) "Hormone therapy won't work because my cancer doesn't have hormone receptors."
To prevent the complication of atelectasis in an 82-year-old woman with a hip fracture, the nurse would
a. ambulate the client frequently. b. frequently reposition the client. c. suction the upper airway. d. supply oxygen.
Which drug should NOT be given to children?
a. Prednisone b. Ibuprofen (Motrin) c. Aspirin (Bufferin) d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
The nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure. The client asks the nurse why it is important to feel for his pulse prior to taking his blood pressure. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "I can document this value if I am unable to measure your blood pressure the other way." B. "I am more likely to get an accurate reading if I do it this way." C. "I need to feel for your pulse to make sure it is regular." D. "It is the best way to determine an arterial obstruction."