The nurse is employed at a long-term care facility caring for geriatric clients. Which assessment finding is characteristic of an age-related change?
A) Cognitive decline
B) Loss of height
C) Depressive symptoms
D) Increased muscle mass
B
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A common age-related change is the loss of height due to the loss of bone mass and vertebral collapse. Cognitive decline is not an age-related change. Depression occurs in all age groups. Geriatric clients have a decrease in muscle mass.
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a. care plans. b. nursing models. c. physician's orders. d. evaluation of patient care.
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The nurse is providing care to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?
1. Wear a gown and eye goggles. 2. Wear a gown and surgical mask. 3. Wear a gown and HEPA mask. 4. Wear a gown and sterile gloves.
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A) the replacement of most general practice physicians with nurse practitioners. B) the creation of incentives for advanced practice nursing education. C) the creation of a common scope of practice for practical (vocational) nurses and registered nurses. D) the establishment of mandatory overtime for nurses in acute care settings.