How would an elderly female be most likely to reduce the amount of the free radical lipofuscin?
a. Avoid animal fat
b. Take antioxidants daily
c. Build muscle mass
d. Perform outdoor exercise three times weekly
ANS: B
Individuals who follow this theory believe that free radicals can be reduced by antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E, zinc, and phytochemicals.
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A. "Being critically ill can raise a patient's blood glucose." B. "I'm sorry; we should have been checking this all along." C. "Increased blood glucose can be a side effect of steroids." D. "The doctor is curious about how his glucose levels are."
The student nurse is starting the first clinical shift in a new facility and assesses the nurses working on the unit to identify a possible mentor. Which nurse would be the best choice for a mentor?
a. The friendliest, most outgoing nurse on the shift b. The new graduate who remembers what it is like to be a student c. The nurse others come to when they are unsure of how to proceed d. The nurse who is the most outspoken during change of shift report
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A wound has large amounts of microbes. It shows signs of infection. It is:
a. A contaminated wound b. An infected wound c. An open wound d. A purulent wound