A resident is 83 years old. You measure the person's vital signs:
a. Several times a day
b. Before and after surgery
c. After giving care
d. According to the person's care plan
D
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A 65-year-old man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of psoriasis. The nurse educates the patient to the possibility of developing
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