The nurse notes that the skin of some older light-skinned clients appears pale. Which changes should the nurse attribute the finding to?
A. Decreased time in the sun.
B. Inability to absorb iron.
C. Decreased vascularity of the dermis.
D. Decrease production in melanin.
Answer: C
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A) Talks about the deceased without becoming overwhelmed B) Cries on seeing objects used by the deceased C) Keeps the possessions of the deceased untouched D) Avoids talking about the deceased
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected femur fracture. Which of the following findings would most support this diagnosis?
1. External rotation of the lower leg and foot 2. Internal rotation of the lower leg and foot 3. Limited hip internal rotation 4. Limited hip external rotation
A couple who have sought fertility counseling have been told that the man's sperm count is very low. The nurse advises the couple that spermatogenesis is impaired when which condition occurs?
1. The vas deferens is ligated. 2. The testes are overheated. 3. The prostate gland is enlarged. 4. The flagella are segmented.
The clinic nurse receives a phone call from a patient. The patient tells the nurse that he forgot to take his medication this morning. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Take the next dose as scheduled." b. "What is the name of the medication?" c. "Has this ever happened to you before?" d. "Don't be concerned, this happens all the time."