A sudden, lowered blood pressure that occurs when the patient stands up quickly is termed ________.
What will be an ideal response?
orthostatic hypotension
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The home health nurse cautions the older adult patient that because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system, there is an increased risk for:
a. fractures due to poor uptake of calcium. b. heart attacks due to increased effort to ambulate. c. respiratory failure due to kyphosis. d. falls related to posture changes.
A client tells the nurse she is supplementing her selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with St John's wort. The priority action the nurse should take is to
a. inquire as to what degree the depression has lifted. b. advise the client of the danger of selective serotonin syndrome. c. suggest that adding valerian to the treatment regimen may produce even better results. d. remind the client of the possibility of insomnia if the drugs are taken late in the day.
____________________ surgery is the type of surgery that replaces a malfunctioning body part, tissue, or organ
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which exercises are done to the knee?
a. Flexion and extension b. Abduction and adduction c. Internal and external rotation d. Radial and ulnar flexion