The most common chronic condition experienced by elder women is:
1. Hearing impairment
2. Hypertension
3. Arthritis
4. Heart disease
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Arthritis is the most common chronic condition experienced by elderly women.
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A) making a list of safety hazards to call workers to correct problems B) assess lighting in dining area and the degree of contrast to find areas for improvement C) discuss each suggestion with client and mutually agree before instituting the plan D) reframe problems to be more positive to increase acceptance of assistive devices
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Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when communicating with the health care A) ISBAR B) EMAR C) SOAP D) CBE
Which of the following should you NOT do to the top sheet when making the closed bed?
A) tuck it in at foot of the bed B) make a mitered corner at the foot of the bed C) tuck it in at the sides D) put a large hem at the head of the bed