The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to digestive disorders because of age-related changes that include: (Select all that apply.)
a. decrease in hydrochloric acid.
b. increase in enzyme levels.
c. inadequate chewing of food.
d. diminished intestinal motility.
e. incompetent gastroesophageal sphincter.
A, C, D, E
There is no increase in digestive enzymes.
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A) Limit movement of patient out of the room. B) Wash hands after touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items. C) Wear mask, eye protection, or face shield during procedures and care activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids. D) Handle, transport, and process linen soiled with blood and body fluids, excretions, and secretions in a manner that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of microorganisms.
A client is taking goserelin (Zoladex). What periodic assessment does the nurse plan for this client?
a. Weight and abdominal girth b. Pulmonary function tests c. Bone density testing d. Abdominal ultrasound
According to the 2000 U.S. census, what percentage of the total population 5 years and older has a disability?
a. 9 b. 19 c. 29 d. 39
According to Mayeroff's philosophy of caring, which of the following ingredients are necessary for this process? (Select all that apply.)
1. Honesty 2. Trust 3. Humility 4. Professionalism 5. Courtesy