During middle adulthood, several physical changes occur. Which is correct?
a. Most changes occur suddenly.
b. Weight control becomes easier.
c. Energy and endurance increase.
d. It is common to need eyeglasses.
D
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A male patient is taking indinavir (Crixivan) for HIV. To decrease the risk of kidney stones, the nurse's teaching plan will include which of the following?
A) Increase physical activity B) Drink 1 to 2 L of water a day C) Avoid taking acetaminophen D) Decrease fatty foods in his diet
Which instruction by the nurse is inappropriate for teaching the proper technique for collection of a sputum specimen?
a. Bring the sputum up from the lungs b. Rinse mouth with water before expectorating in specimen cup c. Collect specimens before meals d. Send specimen to the lab without delay
The best practice starting point for developing a simulation scenario is:
a. the equipment available. b. the goals or objectives to be achieved. c. the facilitator's choice. d. the commercially based scenarios available.
A patient tells the nurse that after eating some food that tasted "off" he experienced a severe stomachache. However, after a few hours the discomfort was gone and he felt fine. Which information should the nurse consider when formulating a response to this report?
1. Decreased production of mucous in the duodenum likely propelled the organism through the system in a few hours. 2. The duodenal pH of 4.0 killed the offending organism. 3. The acidic stomach environment likely killed any offending organisms in the ingested food. 4. Chyme blocked the offending organism from attaching to the walls of the GI tract.