A 70-year-old woman complains of dry mouth. The most frequent cause of this problem is:
A) the aging process
B) related to medications she may be taking
C) the use of dentures
D) related to a dimished sense of smell
Answer: B) related to medications she may be taking
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1. 5–7 days 2. 7–10 days 3. 14–21 days 4. 7 days beyond when symptoms cease
The waste products of digestion pass out of the body through the:
a. Colon b. Large intestine c. Rectum d. Anus
A client tells the nurse that her mother has type II diabetes. Which information about the patient's mother should the nurse include in genogram?
A. The current geographical residence. B. The medications her mother takes. C. The age of onset of the type II diabetes. D. The current age of her mother.
A string of recent assaults perpetrated on nurses by clients has prompted the hospital administrators to address this disturbing trend. What action should the administrators prioritize in an effort to reduce the incidence of workplace violence?
A) Ensure that at least one male nurse is present at all times on each nursing unit. B) Teach self-defense techniques to all the nurses who provide care in high-risk settings. C) Train nurses how to effectively manage the behavior of aggressive patients and clients. D) Withhold care from patients and clients who have a history of aggression.