What connects the central nervous system to other parts of the body?
a. cranial nerves c. afferent nerves
b. spinal nerves d. peripheral nerves
D
The peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body.
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It is important for the nurse to be aware that ____% of individuals over 45 years old take prescription, over-the-counter, or a combination of these medications
a. 35 b. 55 c. 75 d. 95
The daughter of an older patient sees a reddened area on the patient's coccyx and wants to massage the area to improve circulation. What response by the nurse is indicated?
1. "I will record these findings in the medical record." 2. "I will need to obtain an order from the physician to perform a massage." 3. "Massaging the area twice a day would help circulation." 4. "It is best to hydrate the skin with a moisturizer."
When teaching a community health class on cardiac risk factor reduction, which serum cholesterol and triglyceride values does the nurse recommend as desirable?
A) Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL B) Total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL, LDL 130-159 mg/dL, triglycerides 150-199 mg/dL C) Total cholesterol >240, LDL 160-189 mg/dL, triglycerides 200-499 mg/dL D) LDL >190 mg/dL, triglycerides >500 mg/dL
Your client is cared for at home by his son and daughter-in-law, who are also responsible for the care of their four preschool-aged children. What is true of this "sandwich" generation?
a. The conflicts that arise from caring for both older adults and children can be very stressful. b. The majority of middle-aged adults are faced with balancing the care of par-ents and children. c. The average age of adults caring for parents is in the late 30s and early 40s. d. The majority of caregivers affected by this "sandwich" generation are males.