When the patient holds his Bible 6 inches from his face and turns his head to read out of the corner of his eyes, the nurse suspects that the patient is developing:
1. cataracts.
2. glaucoma.
3. presbyopia.
4. macular degeneration.
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The leading cause of new blindness in old age is macular degeneration, which results in loss of central vision.
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A patient of the Asian culture is wearing a bracelet made of jade. What purpose does this bracelet serve to the patient?
A. Jade provides wisdom. B. Jade provides power. C. Jade provides victory. D. Jade prevents harm and accidents. E. Jade wards off evil.
Normally, a healthy heart ejects 25% or more of the blood that fills the left ventricle during diastole
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client has been taught to increase potassium in the diet. What dietary meal selection indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
a. Toasted English muffin with butter and blueberry jam, and tea with sugar b. Two scrambled eggs, a slice of white toast, and a cup of strawberries c. Sausage, one slice of whole wheat toast, cup of raisins, and a glass of milk d. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
Parents of a 17-year-old patient diagnosed with schizophrenia ask the nurse what the future will be like for their child. The nurse's answer should be based on knowledge that the usual course of illness is
a. a steady lessening of symptoms until stability is achieved. b. characterized by alternating acute and stable phases. c. totally different for each individual patient. d. progressive deterioration.