A 90-year-old patient has just been admitted to the hospital. This patient would be described as belonging to which age category?
A) Old old
B) Middle age
C) Old age
D) Later maturity
A
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1. "I can take the alarm off at any time." 2. "I will receive an electric shock if I get out of bed." 3. "The alarm will sound if I get out of bed." 4. "The alarm must be secured tightly against my inner thigh."
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While reviewing antibodies, the nurse states, "Antibodies are also known as _______." (Select all that apply.)
a. mast cells b. T cells c. polymorphonuclear cells d. gamma globulins e. immunoglobulins
Wound care is never complex in subacute units
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.