Which should the nurse attribute to an older client's increased susceptibility to medication toxicity?
A. Reduced ability to reabsorb glucose.
B. Decreased ammonia production.
C. Decreased ability to clear acids.
D. Inability to produce adequate amounts of bicarb.
Answer: C
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The suffix -plegia means:
a. Paralysis b. Swallowing c. Speaking d. Sagging
Scope of practice means the skills the nursing assistant is legally permitted to perform by state regulations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse reminds a 68-year-old man that a man of any age can reproduce if he is able to perform which function?
a. Maintain an erection b. Ejaculate c. Maintain a high sperm count d. Participate in intercourse