The nurse performing a physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that during this time the patient is most likely experiencing:
a. a gradual decline in physical capabilities.
b. optimal level of functioning.
c. slight diminishing of visual acuity.
d. minimal hearing loss.
B
During early adult years, the body is at an optimal level of functioning.
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A) Cold viruses are increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. B) The virus is shed for 2 days prior to the emergence of symptoms. C) A genetic predisposition to viral rhinitis has recently been identified. D) Overuse of OTC cold remedies creates a "rebound" susceptibility to future colds.
The unit manager discusses absenteeism with the unit clerk. She indicates that it is a serious problem on the unit. Which of the following points would they have likely discussed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Employee morale is at a high level. b. Care will suffer and standards will be lo-wered. c. Existing staff have experienced little ef-fect from the absenteeism. d. Replacement staff usually needs little su-pervision. e. Unit costs have increased because of staff replacements and overtime.
A client is ordered to receive iron and antacids. The nurse teaches the client that iron and antacids should be administered:
a. at the same time. b. 2 hours apart. c. with the antacid first. d. with the iron first.
During a psychiatric assessment, the nurse observes a patient's facial expression is without emotion. The patient says, "Life feels so hopeless to me. I've been feeling sad for several months." How will the nurse document the patient's affect and mood?
a. Affect depressed; mood flat b. Affect flat; mood depressed c. Affect labile; mood euphoric d. Affect and mood are incongruent.