The nurse explains that the opening between the vocal cords is the __________
ANS:
glottis
The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords.
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Which type of patient seeks health care late in the course of illness and deteriorates more quickly than other patients?
A) The homeless B) Immigrants C) The elderly D) Adolescents
The belief that after physical death a person lives another life on Earth in another body is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An older adult is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The nurse knows that this diagnosis is made on the presence of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. A decline from a previous level of func-tioning b. Fluctuation of symptoms over the course of a 24-hour period c. An insidious onset d. A gradual decline in cognitive abilities e. The cognitive changes worsen in the evening hours
An older adult patient with depression is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding
a. other prescribed medications and over-the-counter remedies used. b. evidence of pseudo-parkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia. c. history of psoriasis and other skin disorders. d. history of diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances.