The term used to describe the functional capabilities of various organ systems in the body is:
1. psychological age.
2. social age.
3. biologic age.
4. chronological age.
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Biologic age focuses on the functional capabilities of various organ systems in the body.
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1. impulsive behavior. 2. difficulty with interpersonal relationships. 3. preoccupation with delusions of persecution. 4. violation of the rights of others.
Which of the following is considered a primary care service?
1) Providing wound care 2) Administering childhood immunizations 3) Providing drug rehabilitation 4) Outpatient hernia repair
A patient has had an appendectomy. He has an incision at the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Nurse has written: Alteration in skin integrity related to incision at right lower quadrant of the abdomen. This is
A) A planned outcome B) Subjective data C) A nursing intervention D) An actual nursing diagnosis
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance for parents of a school-age child on teaching the dangers of drugs and alcohol. What advice might be helpful for these parents?
A) School-age children are not ready to absorb information that deals with drugs and alcohol. B) School-age children can think critically to interpret messages seen in advertising, media, and sports. C) Parents must prevent their child from being exposed to messages that are in conflict with their values. D) Discussions with children need to be based on facts and focused on the past and future.