A nurse keeps ongoing documentation of all the clients seen at the community health clinic. The nurse enters the demographic data and the primary diagnoses into the computer to have a comprehensive perspective of the clinic's clients
Which of the following best explains why the nurse is collecting this data?
a. This data will be useful in a research study the nurse is conducting.
b. This data will provide evidence of clinic resources being wasted on minor health problems.
c. This data will help identify patterns in the risk factors associated with a particular subgroup.
d. This data can be used to show trends that can be included in the next grant proposal for further funding.
ANS: C
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The loss of neurons in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) of the older adult will cause the older adult to take longer to: (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse is aware that increased _____ may affect the absorption of medications
a. gastric motility b. alkaline gastric secretion c. intestinal emptying time d. peristalsis
Select the mechanism of action of trimethadione (Tridione).
A. Trimethadione (Tridione) increases the inhibitory effects of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). B. Trimethadione (Tridione) attaches to plasma protein, which reduces the occurrence of seizures. C. Trimethadione (Tridione) reduces the T-type calcium currents in the thalamus, which reduces the occurrence of seizures. D. None of the above are correct.