Review the following factors to be considered when developing a teaching plan for drug therapy with the older adult, and select the one that declines as part of the aging process
a. Intelligence
b. Vocabulary
c. Knowledge
d. Response time
ANS: D
It is thought that there is no loss of intelligence or knowledge and little or no loss of vocabulary with aging, although response time is slower than in younger persons. Slower responses may af-fect new learning.
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Which statements by this leader reflect effective leadership? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I will assume responsibility for developing the mission and goals of the group." 2. "I have created an agenda that identifies the amount of time allotted for each step of the problem-solving process." 3. "I realize there will be dissension; however, I prefer that we not take time from our agenda to address it." 4. "The meeting will be called to order at noon and be adjourned in 1 hour." 5. "It is important that each of you is fully engaged in the decision-making process."
. A woman visits the clinic and tells the nurse she has had a bloody drainage from her right nipple. Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the physician or practitioner to order on this patient?
A) Ultrasound B) Mammogram C) Computer-assisted detection D) Galactography
Verification of feeding tube placement includes
a. auscultation for position. b. aspiration of stomach contents. c. x-ray study for confirmation. d. gastric pH measurement.
As dose level rises, it is likely that the effect produced by the drug
A. rises as well B. rises then falls C. falls then rises D. remains the same