The major cause of tooth loss in the elderly population is:
1. Dental caries
2. Periodontal disease
3. Scurvy
4. Vitamin A deficiency
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If a peripheral pulse needs to be assessed quickly, the nurse should select the:
a. radial pulse. b. brachial pulse. c. carotid pulse. d. pedal pulse.
A client is being discharged with a tracheostomy and voices concern about his appearance. What discharge teaching will assist the client with maintaining a positive body image?
a. "Tell people how sick you were when they ask about the tracheostomy." b. "Your clothing can help hide the tracheostomy so it is not as noticeable." c. "You can put a bandage around your tracheostomy so no one will see it." d. "You have to ignore comments that people make about your appearance."
In India and in other countries in Asia and Northern Africa, Hansen disease (leprosy) is present at rates that vary little from year to year. This is an example of a disease that is
1. Endemic. 2. Epidemic. 3. Pandemic. 4. Terrademic.
Physical illness causes emotional stress.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)