When assessing an older adult about possible mistreatment, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to use initially?
A) "Have you ever been abused?"
B) "Did you ever signs papers you didn't understand?"
C) "What is a typical day in your life like?"
D) "Are you alone often at home?"
C
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a. Pitting edema. b. Early clubbing. c. Symmetry of the fingers. d. Insufficient capillary refill.
When analyzing the development of nursing education for a research paper, the nursing student notes that certain factors have been important contributors to the current system of nursing education in this country, including (Select all that apply.)
a. changing demographics. b. cost of education. c. historical events. d. societal health care needs. e. women's roles.
Which is true about a sample that is heterogeneous?
a. It has a wide variation in scores. b. Scores will be clustered around the mean. c. The measure of range will be small. d. The standard deviation cannot be calculated.
The home health nurse points out the benefits of regular exercise, which include __________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. maintenance of joint mobility. b. enhancement of muscle tone. c. promotion of sense of general well-being. d. enhancement of weight loss. e. promotion of regular elimination.