A nurse is taking care of a middle-aged client. The client asks the nurse, "How do I maintain good cognitive function and keep from getting dementia?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Make sure to take your recommended daily intake of vitamins, especially A."
B) "Vitamin K will help protect your brain against decreased cognitive function."
C) "Vitamin E has demonstrated the ability to inhibit dementia progression."
D) "Calcium needs increased as you get older, due to brainstem atrophy."
C) "Vitamin E has demonstrated the ability to inhibit dementia progression."
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a. drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. b. eat foods that are high in potassium. c. take the medication with food. d. take folic acid supplements.
A patient sustained an injury to the arm 2 days ago. The patient presents today concerned that the wound is not healing
Which findings would the nurse immediately communicate to the health care provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The skin over the area is tight and red. 2. The pain from the wound seems out of proportion to the injury. 3. The wound edges have separated. 4. Crepitus is present around the wound. 5. The patient reports flulike symptoms.
What is the term used to describe a bruise of the soft tissue with no break in the skin surface?
a. contusion c. strain b. sprain d. dehiscence