A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a middle age patient. A normal change seen in this age-group includes which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Graying and loss of hair
B. Decreased hearing acuity
C. Decreased function of cranial nerves
D. Decreased strength of abdominal muscles
E. Loss of accommodation
A, B, D, E
The cranial nerves, motor responses, and sensory system remain intact.
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Which interventions could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging the patient to sit upright b. Assisting the patient to ambulate c. Stimulating the nipples d. Offering emotional support e. Allowing the patient to vent frustration
An example of a communication block is:
1. preconceived opinions.
2. physical disabilities.
3. good emotional health.
4. bad hygiene.
5. missed phone calls.
The nurse is providing education to a client who will be having a hypophysectomy. What should the nurse be sure to include to preventing complications?
A) Lay in the supine flat position to avoid an increase in intracranial pressure. B) Avoid drinking from a straw, sneezing, coughing, and bending over. C) When the packing is removed, you may blow your nose to clear the clot. D) Brush teeth with a firm bristle toothbrush.
The nurse explains to a 14-year-old that because he has Addison's, he will:
1. not develop pubic hair. 2. grow a heavy beard. 3. grow bald at an early age. 4. have enlarged joints.