When the 87-year-old resident in a long term care facility keeps the volume on his TV turned up high and sometimes does not respond when spoken to, the nurse assesses deficit associated with the aging process, which is:
1. labyrinthitis.
2. presbyopia.
3. presbycusis.
4. nerve deafness.
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Presbycusis (normal loss of hearing acuity associated with aging) may begin to appear in middle-aged adults.
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A. Serotonin B. Dopamine C. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) D. Histamine
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. What should be included in the client's
nursing care plan? A) Instruct the client to take regular and timely breaths B) Restrict the client's fluid intake to juices with vitamin C C) Encourage the client to lie in the supine position a few hours a day D) Maintain orthopneic position when possible
Which factor would lead to the dilution of the drug furosemide (Lasix) in the newborn?
1. The higher proportion of fat to water dilutes water-soluble drugs. 2. There is no dilution of the drug in pediatric clients. 3. The lower proportion of water to fat dilutes water-soluble drugs. 4. The higher proportion of water to fat dilutes water-soluble drugs.
Diabetes meal planning involves having the person:
a. Eat only carbohydrates b. Eat only protein c. Avoid fats d. Eat the same amount of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat each day