You are conducting an in-service on aging skin for nurses and students assigned to a medical floor at the local hospital. Which of the following pieces of information is essential for your in-service to include?
A. The loss of collagen increases the risk of shearing, tearing injuries.
B. Thinning and flattening of the stratum corneum increases absorption of chemicals.
C. Diminished vascularity and increased vascular fragility lead to senile purpura.
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
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A) Intracellular fluid B) Extracellular fluid C) Interstitial fluid D) Intravascular fluid
The nurse is aware that extracellular fluid osmolarity is primarily maintained by:
1. chloride. 2. magnesium. 3. potassium. 4. sodium.
For many, developing assertiveness requires emotional growth in many areas, including
A. Self-awareness B. Motivation C. Self-confidence D. All of the above
A school nurse suspects that a 6-year-old student may be experiencing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse knows that calming effects on hyperactive children have been achieved with the administration of which medication?
A) Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants B) CNS depressants C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs D) Antimanic drugs such as lithium