After teaching a group of students about systems theory and family, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following as a major principle of the systems theory?
A) Parts are independent of one another.
B) Each system has the same characteristics.
C) The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
D) Information is not exchanged within the systems.
C
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A. Rural and poor B. Employed C. Over age 65 D. All of the above
The nurse completes an admission assessment on an older adult patient. The nurse identifies which factor that may contribute to sleep problems?
a. Exposure to sun-light c. Use of a sleep aid b. Polypharmacy d. Decreased fluid in-take
An older adult patient is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. What would be an appropriate recommendation by the nurse?
A) Spend time outdoors at least twice per week B) Increase intake of leafy green vegetables C) Start taking a multivitamin each morning D) Eat red meat at least once per week
The nurse is assessing the pregnant client for the risk of developing gestational diabetes. When should women who are at high risk for gestational diabetes be screened for the disease?
A) Between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation B) Before or shortly after conception C) At 36 weeks' gestation D) At about 40 weeks' gestation