The nurse working with older adults knows which facts about age-related musculoskeletal changes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Muscle mass decreases, causing atrophy.
b. Myocytes are replaced by fibrous tissue.
c. Vertebral spaces enlarge with fluid reten-tion.
d. Posture and gait change, leading to fall risk.
e. Men become bowlegged and waddle.
A, B, D
With age, muscle mass decreases, myocytes are replaced with fibrous tissue, and posture and gait change. Vertebral spaces narrow, leading to "shrinkage. Women become bowlegged and develop a waddling gait.
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A) Increase fluid intake. B) Take analgesics to assist coughing. C) Increase activity. D) Increase meal size.
Which of the following nursing measures is appropriate in breaking a link in the chain of infection?
A) Use personal protective equipment (PPE) sparingly. B) Wear gloves at all times. C) Cover one's mouth and nose when sneezing. D) Place contaminated linens in a paper bag.
With which antibacterial drugs is teaching patients to wear protective clothing, hats, and sunscreen, and to avoid tanning beds most important? (Select all that apply.)
a. amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin) b. cefdinir (Omnicef) c. clindamycin (Cleocin) d. erythromycin (E-mycin) e. lomefloxacin (Maxaquin) f. tetracycline (Tetracon) g. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
A nurse manager is legally not allowed to ask the following question:
a. Race b. When you can begin c. Past work history d. University attended