Describe the major changes that take place in the endocrine system in older adults.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Feedback: All the glands secrete less of their hormones. As a result, body cell metabolism is not as well regulated and the body cannot react as quickly to stress.
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The greatest single source of air pollution in the United States is from:
a. waste incineration. b. power plants. c. motor vehicles. d. molds.
A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed a diet containing 0.75 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. The patient weighs 231 lbs. How many grams of protein should the nurse instruct the patient to ingest each day? Calculate to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An efficient nursing assistant
A. practices good organizational skills. B. rushes to complete each assignment. C. delegates work to others. D. documents before giving care.
Describe why it is important to inventory the patient's belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
What will be an ideal response?