The nurse assesses a behavior as signs of depression in the new admission to a long-term care facility when the resident exhibits disorganization and:
a. frequently comes to breakfast only partially dressed.
b. eats excessive amounts of food at mealtime.
c. socializes with only three or four other residents.
d. arranges daily activities in order to watch Jeopardy at 4:30.
ANS: A
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A) "The newborn's skin is about 40% to 60% thicker than an adult's skin at birth." B) "The newborn's skin contains more water than an adult's and has loosely attached cells." C) "The newborn's thicker skin decreases absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications." D) "The newborn's skin has a greater percentage of underlying subcutaneous fat compared to adults."
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1. selection of medication times. 2. availability of his own small electrical appliances. 3. smoking in the privacy of his own room. 4. application of advance directives.
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1. "The pharmaceutical houses have greatly improved the efficacy of the thyroid hormone preparation." 2. "Your metabolic rate is slower so you do not need to take the same dose." 3. "Your lab tests indicate that you need less medication, but we'll watch your re-sponse." 4. "The changes in your diet and activity level have decreased your blood pressure so you will need less medication."
When discussing congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia with a child's parents, you would advise them that administration of which of the following drugs will probably be indicated?
A) Calcium B) Vitamin D C) Hydrocortisone D) Growth hormone