Which of the following is an expected aging-related change that affects the gastrointestinal system?
A) Saliva production increases
B) Food travels more quickly through the esophagus
C) Gag reflex becomes more active
D) Taste buds are lost
D
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During physical assessment of a patient, age 64, which finding would the nurse consider abnormal?
a. Nonpalpable ovaries b. Serous nipple drainage c. Pendulous breasts d. Atrophy of vaginal tissue
When planning care for geriatric clients, the nurse incorporates biologic theories of aging. Which statement about biologic theories is accurate? Aging:
1. Is governed solely by intrinsic or genetic factors 2. Is fully explained by the accumulation of free radicals 3. Is dependent on a combination of genetic and environmental factors 4. Occurs when autoimmune responses damage normal cells, causing mutations
A conflict has arisen between two staff nurses who work on the same unit. Which strategy is most important for the nurse manager to consider?
1. Address the conflict in the break room. 2. Make a timely decision regarding if and when to intervene. 3. Accept full responsibility for developing a solution. 4. Redirect expressions of disagreement between the participants.
The nurse is administering intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). The nurse assesses vital signs and for adverse reactions every 15 minutes for the first hour of administration. After the first hour, how should the nurse continue to assess the child?
A) Every 45 minutes through the remainder of the infusion B) Every 30 minutes C) Per institutional protocol D) On a case-by-case basis