An elderly woman has sent thousands of dollars to a company that promises her chances to win prizes and large sums of money
She has won a small radio and now is asked to send $1,000 more to the company to be in the drawing for the "grand prize". This is most likely an example of: a. violation of personal rights
b. financial abuse
c. a great marketing strategy
d. a legitimate lottery
B
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Enlargement of the prostate in benign prostatic hypertrophy is primarily the result of changes related to aging and the effects of
a. dihydrotestosterone. b. frequent sexual activity. c. smoking. d. overstimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.
Assessment of the muscle strength of older adults cannot be compared with that of younger adults because
a. stroke is more common in older adults. b. nutritional status is better in younger adults. c. young people exercise more than older adults. d. aging leads to a decrease in muscle bulk and strength.
The nurse is caring for a patient with possible endocarditis. What is important for the nurse to consider when caring for this patient?
1. Endocarditis does not pose a high risk of damage to affected heart valves. 2. Patients with this disorder can be treated with open heart surgery to clean the heart valves. 3. The condition is unrelated to fever, so patients can be medicated with the prescribed antipyretic and observed. 4. Endocarditis can be prevented in patients at risk by administering antibiotics prior to procedures.
A patient in the intensive care unit will experience less sensory overload
A) If a clock displays date, time, AM/PM B) If the nurse silences the alarms C) If the nurse provides touch every hour D) If the family visits at all times