In older persons, bones become:
a. Stronger
b. Brittle
c. Shorter
d. Larger
B
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A woman who is 28 weeks' pregnant has bilateral edema in her lower legs after working 8 hours a day as a cashier at a local grocery store. She is worried about her legs. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "You will be at risk for development of varicose veins when your legs are edematous." b. "I would like to listen to your heart sounds. Edema can indicate a problem with your heart." c. "Edema is usually the result of too much salt and fluids in your diet. You may need to cut down on salty foods." d. "As your baby grows, it slows blood return from your legs, causing the swelling. This often occurs with prolonged standing."
A nurse who works in the transition services department of a large hospital has seen increases in the demand for home health. What trend is known to contribute to recent increases in demand for home health care?
A) Increases in the incidence and severity of infections B) Increases in immigration and urbanization C) Growing numbers of older adults who have chronic diseases D) Growing numbers of Americans who have no health insurance
An elderly patient has developed Clostridium difficile-related diarrhea and been subsequently diagnosed with fluid volume deficit (FVD). The nurse providing care for this patient should anticipate:
A) A decreased level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) B) An increased level of serum potassium C) The administration of a hypertonic IV solution D) The administration of hypotonic or isotonic IV solution
Cardiovascular changes that cause the foramen ovale to close at birth are a direct result of
a. Increased pressure in the right atrium b. Increased pressure in the left atrium c. Decreased blood flow to the left ventricle d. Changes in the hepatic blood flow