It is common for an older adult to feel colder and have decreased diaphoresis, even with an elevated body temperature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
A normal age-related change is a reduction in subcutaneous fat, often leading an older adult to feel cold and to ask for sweaters. This reduction in subcutaneous fat and decreased sweat production may also cause an older adult not to exhibit diaphoresis even with a fever.
You might also like to view...
The clinic nurse is planning to assess female clients using the Gail breast cancer risk model. Which clients should be eliminated from the assessment?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A 30-year-old African American 2. A client with a first-degree relative with breast cancer 3. A 42-year-old Caucasian woman 4. A 35-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of breast biopsy 5. A 40-year-old Asian-American woman whose paternal aunt had breast cancer
An infant is growing slowly, and the weight on the growth chart has remained at the 22 standard deviation (22 SD). Which of these interventions takes priority?
1. Ask for a recall of the infant's intake in the previous day. 2. #the mother about development milestones. 3. Report the case to Child Protective Services. 4. Firmly instruct the family about appropriate dietary intake for the infant.
A client who is breast-feeding her newborn tells the nurse, "I notice that when I feed him, I feel fairly strong contraction-like pain. Labor is over. Why am I having contractions now?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Your uterus is still shrinking in size; that's why you're feeling this pain.". B) "Let me check your vaginal discharge just to make sure everything is fine.". C) "Your body is responding to the events of labor, just like after a tough workout.". D) "The baby's sucking releases a hormone that causes the uterus to contract.".
Convert 567,957 mm to centimeters.
A. 5,679.57 cm B. 56,795.7 cm C. 567.957 cm D. 5,679.570 cm