As a routine part of a physical examination, the doctor examines the patient with a ________, an instrument that amplifies breathing sounds.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stethoscope
A stethoscope is an instrument that amplifies breathing sounds and is used as part of a routine physical examination.
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An older patient with a black eye is diagnosed with a broken arm that is reported as being caused by falling on a shovel while clearing snow from a walkway. Why should the nurse suspect physical abuse with this patient?
1. The patient is confused. 2. The patient is 65 years old. 3. The patient is African American. 4. The patient's testing results are inconsistent with the history given.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States
The nurse providing health promotion materials should focus information on which issues contributing to that statistic? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Delayed recognition of glaucoma 2. Noncompliance in using eyedrops once diagnosed 3. Lack of understanding of the seriousness of the disorder 4. Difficulty achieving normal pressure readings once glaucoma is established 5. Reluctance to seek treatment due to social stigma of the disease
A nurse administers medications to a group of older adults in a residential facility. Which of the following clients is most likely to experience adverse effects?
A) A 77-year-old man with a creatinine of 3.6 B) A 78-year-old man with a body mass index of 35 C) An 84-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia D) An 82-year-old woman with constipation
How many teaspoons are in 1 ounce?
a. 1 teaspoon b. 3 teaspoons c. 6 teaspoons d. 8 teaspoons