What is the MOST common disorder related to aging and the endocrine system?
a. type 1 diabetes mellitus c. gallstones
b. type 2 diabetes mellitus d. incontinence
B
Insulin production slows, and thyroid changes may lower the basal metabolic rate and cause an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Why is it important for software used by nurses who work for home health and related community-based systems to be based on a standardized terminology? (Select all that apply.)
a. To support evidence-based practice b. To generate reports needed to monitor care, improve the quality of services, and track costs c. To improve patient understanding of their medical records d. To improve communication among care providers at multiple locations e. To describe and quantify practice for clinicians, managers, administrators, and third-party reviewers
You are planning to teach a client about her disease and decide to give her a short paper-pencil, true/false test at the end of your teaching. Which domain of learning will you be evaluating with this technique?
a. Cognitive c. Psychomotor b. Affective d. Behavioral
The nurse is beginning her routine assessment on a 3-year-old child. To gain trust and support from the child, the most appropriate action by the nurse is to:
a. Explain to the child what is going to be done at the visit b. Allow the child to control the pace of the assessment c. Encourage the parents to leave the room during the assessment d. Play a game of ball with the child
What will your next action be?
What will be an ideal response?