What body mass index (BMI) should older adults have?
A. Less than 21
B. Between 20 and 24
C. Between 24 and 27
D. Greater than 30
C
Older adults should have a BMI between 24 and 27.
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A) Mourning losses B) Denial of disabilities by making unrealistic plans and not complying with their care plans C) Angry outbursts and impatience with those who are trying to help them D) Fluctuations in reactions E) Acceptance of the disability with an absence of periods of regret or resentment
The nurse is caring for a patient who has returned to the postsurgical suite after post-anesthetic recovery from a nephrectomy
The nurse's most recent hourly assessment reveals a significant drop in level of consciousness and BP as well as scant urine output over the past hour. What is the nurse's best response? A) Assess the patient for signs of bleeding and inform the physician. B) Monitor the patient's vital signs every 15 minutes for the next hour. C) Reposition the patient and reassess vital signs. D) Palpate the patient's flanks for pain and inform the physician.
One concern about all antidysrhythmic drugs is that they:
a. are not covered by most prescription plans. b. require high doses to achieve effectiveness. c. require hospitalization for administration. d. can worsen existing dysrhythmias or cause new ones.
When a student asks in which region of the neuron do nerve impulses travel the fastest, how should the nurse respond? The:
a. large axon. b. axon hillock. c. cell body. d. dendrites.