The primary purpose of adult protective service programs is
A) to prevent substandard care and mistreatment of the elder population.
B) to punish persons who abuse the elderly.
C) to place elders who cannot adequately care for themselves in nursing homes.
D) to permanently keep the elderly client separated from the abuser.
A
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a. Hypothermia b. Hyperthermia c. Rigid posturing d. Agitation e. Tachycardia f. Diaphoresis g. Slow, shallow respirations
The nurse assesses for which clinical manifestation in a client with multiple sclerosis (MS) of the relapsing type?
a. Absence of periods of remission b. Attacks becoming increasingly frequent c. Absence of active disease manifestations d. Gradual neurologic symptoms without remission
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A. High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) B. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) C. High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) D. High-altitude mountain sickness (HAMS)
Nutrition therapy for peptic ulcers should be individualized, but most patients should
a. eat a diet high in fiber. b. eat a diet low in fat. c. avoid sources of caffeine. d. drink several glasses of milk daily.