Diffuse axonal injuries (DAIs) of the brain often result in:
a. Reduced levels of consciousness
b. Mild but permanent dysfunction
c. Fine motor tremors
d. Visual disturbances
Ans: a. Reduced levels of consciousness
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A) "Fortunately, Social Security ensures a sufficient level of income for people over 65.". B) "It helps that older people don't have to directly incur any costs for their medical care.". C) "Most of the older clients on the unit will have come to us from nursing homes.". D) "It's reassuring that people are starting to show more concern for older adults than in decades past.".
The nurse is instructing a patient on how to prevent constipation. Which point does the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan?
a. "Be sure to eat a diet that is low in fiber." b. "Use a laxative on a daily basis to prevent constipation." c. "Physical inactivity will not affect your bowel function." d. "You should drink plenty of fluids every day to prevent constipation."
Which statement accurately describes the action of antiseptics?
A. They are used to kill organisms on nonliving objects. B. They are used to kill organisms on living tissue. C. They are used to sterilize equipment. D. They are used to inhibit the growth of organisms on living tissue.
The role of the LPN when elder abuse is suspected is to
a. Document and investigate the incident b. Review the care of other residents c. Report the incident to the local, county, or state authorities d. Discuss suspicions at the next interdiscipli-nary team meeting