Generalizing about decline of most functional aspects of the older adult, the nurse recognizes that one area that is not physically affected by age is:
a. physical activity.
b. productivity.
c. cognition.
d. sexuality.
C
Aging has little influence on cognition. Only through disease processes is cognition altered.
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Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. "GHD is the only cause of the symptoms you describe." B. "Has your child ever had his thyroid evaluated?" C. "I will refer your child to an endocrinologist right away." D. "What did the dentist say about his teeth being delayed?"
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
A. Scabies B. Herpes zoster C. Tinea D. Dishydrosis
A client reports restlessness, nervousness, irritability, and insomnia. The client denies caffeine intake, but has been taking an OTC pain reliever for a headache. What is the best explanation by the nurse?
1. These symptoms indicate that the client is allergic to the OTC pain reliever. 2. These symptoms are normal side effects of a headache. 3. Caffeine is added to some OTC pain relievers. 4. These symptoms are normal side effects of OTC pain relievers.
A mother asks the nurse for advice on what kind of books would best keep the attention of her preschooler. Which of the following descriptions by the nurse would be the best advice?
a. books with a predictable storyline and repeated phrases that help keep a child's attention b. adventure books with unusual and unpredictable surprise happenings throughout the book c. various types of poetry d. nursery rhymes