A nurse is caring for a client who is 68 years old. How would the nurse document this client's age?
A) Older adult
B) Elderly adult
C) Aged adult
D) Very old adult
B
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Which of the following best describes the disorder that was first recognized in veterans following the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
a. Depression b. Bipolar disorder c. Posttraumatic stress disorder d. Paranoid schizophrenic disorder
A female client being examined by the nurse exhibits 2+ pitting edema in the right arm, while the left arm is normal in size. Which of the following responses by the nurses is most important at this time?
1. "How much salt do you have in your diet?" 2. "Does the other arm swell also?" 3. "Tell me about your past surgical procedures.". 4. "Do you ever feel self-conscious about your arm?"
How often should the nurse perform a general assessment of the patient?
a. At least every 4 hours b. As often as it is needed c. When the patient requests it d. At the rate set by agency policy
Which information will the nurse include when teaching adults to decrease the risk for cancers of the tongue and buccal mucosa?
a. Avoid use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. b. Use sunscreen when outside even on cloudy days. c. Complete antibiotic courses used to treat throat infections. d. Use antivirals to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.