Changes in the ear occur with aging. These changes:
a. Make high-pitched sounds hard to hear
b. Make low-pitched sounds hard to hear
c. Cause increased risk for ear infections
d. Cause increased production of thin ear wax
A
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A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension was recently changed to a new antihypertensive drug. He reports feeling dizzy at times. How should the nurse evaluate his blood pressure?
a. Blood pressure and pulse should be recorded in the supine, sitting, and standing positions. b. The patient should be directed to walk around the room and his blood pressure assessed after this activity. c. Blood pressure and pulse are assessed at the beginning and at the end of the examination. d. Blood pressure is taken on the right arm and then 5 minutes later on the left arm.
Which statement made by the 74-year-old client should alert the nurse to the possibility of fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
A. "My skin is always so dry, especially here in the Southwest." B. "I often use a glycerin suppository for constipation." C. "I don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I don't have to get up at night." D. "In addition to coffee, I drink at least one glass of water with each meal."
The nurse is preparing a care plan for an elderly client diagnosed with hypertension, who is prescribed prazosin (Minipress) 1 mg 2 times a day. Which instructions should the nurse include in the care plan for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. This drug decreases urinary output and causes urinary retention. 2. The first dose should be given at bedtime. 3. Monitor for drug-related side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. 4. Client must be recumbent for 3 to 4 hours if the first dose is given during the daytime. 5. This drug can cause severe constipation, so a high-fiber diet is advisable.
A nurse listens to a group of recent retirees. One says, "I volunteer with Meals on Wheels, coach teen sports, and do church visitation." Another laughs and says, "I'm too busy taking care of myself to volunteer. I don't have time to help others."
These comments contrast which developmental tasks? a. Trust versus Mistrust b. Industry versus Inferiority c. Intimacy versus Isolation d. Generativity versus Self-Absorption