The most common cause of the stooped appearance of an older adult is a result of which of the following?
A. fractures of the pelvis
B. fractures of the scapula
C. fractures of the sternum
D. fractures of the vertebrae
Answer: D
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1. Assessment of skin color and biologic variations 2. Cultural awareness 3. Cultural empathy 4. Cultural competence
Prior to beginning anticoagulant therapy, the nurse will question the female patient about what?
A) Last menstrual period B) Peptic ulcers C) Urinary tract infection D) Weight
In the fetus, the foramen ovale causes the majority of blood to bypass which of these structures?
a. coronary sinus c. right ventricle b. left ventricle d. superior vena cava
The daughter of an older patient tells the nurse that the patient used to be a wonderful cook but now cannot remember how to use a blender. What does this information indicate to the nurse?
1. Short-term memory loss 2. Long-term memory loss 3. Normal cognitive change in an older person 4. Cognitive change that requires further assessment