A patient takes herbal supplements in order to "slow down" the aging process. The nurse realizes that the patient is following which theory of aging?
1. Cross-link
2. Wear-and-tear
3. Free radical
4. Emerging biological
3
Rationale: The cross-link theory states that cross-linked proteins resulting from binding of glucose to proteins causes various problems associated with nutrition.
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The nurse observes the student administer heparin subcutaneously into the client's abdomen. Which action indicates the need for further teaching?
1. The student determines the site by placing two fingers above the umbilicus and injecting the medication above the fingers. 2. The student cleans the site, wiping in a circular motion with an antimicrobial wipe. 3. The student uses a 25 gauge needle. 4. The student inserts the needle at a 90 ° angle.
The staff development nurse is presenting a class on the importance of incorporating "people-first" language into daily practice. What is an example of the use of "people-first" language when giving nursing report?
A) "The diabetic" B) "The patient with diabetes" C) "The diabetic patient" D) "The diabetic client"
Which assessment is most important to perform after administering the first dose of dipivefrin (Propine) to a patient with glaucoma?
a. Compare urine output with fluid intake. b. Listen to breath sounds bilaterally. c. Assess level of consciousness. d. Check pupil size.
The nurse is reviewing with a group of nursing students that because of acculturation, dietary practices are changing rapidly among younger people. One of the student nurses asks the nurse what is acculturation
What items best illustrate the process of acculturation? 1 . Adopting the predominant religious beliefs of the country where an individual resides 2 . Maintaining the values and attitudes from an individual's country of origin 3 . Eating bagels and cream cheese regularly in New York City 4 . Eating tacos and salsa regularly in Maine A) 1, 2 B) 1, 3 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4