A 62-year-old former professional football player is in the hospital for a total knee replacement as a result of osteoarthritis
In discussing the disease with the patient during preoperative teaching, you may consider the incorporation of the error theory of aging to help the client understand how the disease has affected him. The specific theory that applies in this case is
A) cross-link theory.
B) somatic DNA damage theory.
C) free radical theory.
D) wear and tear theory.
D
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Which of the following reflects an understanding of the characteristics of older adults?
a. Fewer than 5% of all older adults live in nursing homes. b. Average life expectancy at birth has declined slightly during the past 10 years. c. In general, males tend to live longer than do females. d. Black men have the lowest life expectancy, but the gap decreases as a person ages.
Clients taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for the treatment of a urinary tract infection should be told:
a. to limit their fluid intake. b. to avoid the use of acidic juices c. that their urine may decrease in volume. d. that their urine may turn orange-red.
The client most likely to be treated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the client who has:
a. gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction. b. inadequate nutritional intake. c. an intact gastrointestinal system. d. a decreased immune system.
What effect do natriuretic peptides have during heart failure when the heart dilates?
a. Stimulates antidiuretic hormones. b. Inhibits antidiuretic hormones. c. Stimulates renin and aldosterone. d. Inhibits renin and aldosterone.