Developmental characteristics of an older adult client include:
a. decreased capacity for long-term recall
b. maintenance of physical strength
c. decreased sense of worth
d. potential for social isolation
D
The potential for social isolation can occur in older adults as they work through the tasks of accepting their own life as it is, finding meaningful activities, adjusting to age- and health-related changes, coping with changes and losses, and making preparations for death.
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a. Temperature of 37.5Â ° C b. Heart rate of 95 beats/min c. Respiratory rate of 24 breath/min d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000 cells/mm3
A nurse is providing care to an individual who has Medicaid. Which of the following would most likely describe this individual?
a. An 85-year-old female who has hyperten-sion b. A 25-year-old female who is pregnant c. A 50-year-old male who is blind d. A 70-year-old male who is hearing im-paired
Integrating micro and macro systems-level organizational theories helps nurses create professional working environments that promote patient safety. There are five management practices that are essential for patient safety. These include:
1. Creating an autocratic environment in the work place 2. Requiring employees to use strict procedures in all aspects of patient care 3. Involving workers in decision making pertaining to work design and flow 4. Working with acute care facilities for continuance of care
What does the student learn about the role of collagen in the clotting process?
a. Initiates the clotting cascade b. Activates platelets c. Stimulates fibrin d. Deactivates fibrinogen