The death rate from malaria is highest in which population?
a) Young adults
b) Elderly
c) Young children
d) Adolescents
Answer : c) Young children
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a. decrease in blood volume. b. decrease in bone marrow production. c. decreased rate of blood cell production. d. increased immune response. e. increased clotting time.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of wrinkles in the skin of older adults?
A) Decreased collagen and subcutaneous fat B) Atrophy of sweat glands C) Decline in fibroblast proliferation D) Decreased vascularity
When caring for a client with a uric acid level of 40 mg/100 mL, the nurse should:
a. handle the client gently to avoid bleeding. b. encourage oral fluids and maintain IV fluids. c. do nothing special as this is within defined limits. d. encourage a bland, high-caloric liquid diet.
__________ is the most serious side effect of long term antipsychotic drug treatment.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).