What age-related illnesses are thought to cause the accumulation of free radicals? (Select all that apply.)
a. Arthritis
b. Colon cancer
c. Osteoporosis
d. Diabetes
e. Atherosclerosis
ANS: A, D, E
Cancer and osteoporosis are not considered to be diseases that accumulate free radicals.
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a. The infant has 150 milliliters of cerebrospinal fluid compared with 50 milliliters in the adult. b. Papilledema is a common manifestation of increased intracranial pressure in the very young child. c. The brain of a term infant weighs less than half of the weight of the adult brain. d. Coordination and fine motor skills develop as myelinization of peripheral nerves progresses.
An active 28-year-old male with type 1 diabetes is being seen in the endocrine clinic. Which finding may indicate the need for a change in therapy?
a. Hemoglobin A1C level 6.2% b. Blood pressure 146/88 mmHg c. Heart rate at rest 58 beats/minute d. High density lipoprotein (HDL) level 65 mg/dL
A staff nurse caring for a client with a head injury notes that the client is restless and pulling at the intravenous (IV) line. The client's physician does not want to prescribe sedation, and the family has requested that the client not be restrained. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Asking a family member to sit with the client B. Asking a nursing assistant to monitor the client C. Staying with the client and consulting with the nurse manager about the situation D. Telling the family that the application of wrist restraints is critical in preventing injury to the client
The nursing profession encompasses many roles. Which type of nurse prescribes medications (except narcotics) and treats health problems within the scope of nursing practice?
a. Clinical nurse specialist b. Registered nurse c. Nurse clinician d. Nurse practitioner