Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in assessment of an 80 year old male?
a. decreased cardiac output
b. decreased stage IV sleep
c. loss of hearing of low frequency tones
d. age spots on the hands and face
C
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The nurse instructs a patient who has just been prescribed a protocol of fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) that the drug takes ____ to ____ weeks to take effect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is completing an assessment interview with a client being seen for a yearly physical examination. Which client statement would indicate a possible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
A) "I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs, but it passes quickly." B) "I feel a bit tired by mid-afternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days." C) "I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night." D) "I've been experiencing increased thirst during the past several months."
The nurse caring for a client is providing instructions for an upcoming renal angiography. Which nursing action, explained in the preoperative instructions, is essential in the postprocedure period?
A) Encourage voiding following the procedure. B) Assess renal blood work. C) Assess cognitive status. D) Complete a pulse assessment of the legs and feet.
The primary purpose of the World Health Organization is to:
a. Coordinate surveillance at the global level. b. Prevent outbreaks of disease. c. Prevent the transmittal of communicable disease among nations of the world. d. Provide humanitarian support in times of disaster.