A scientist who believes that people have a genetic programming that determines or predicts longevity is a supporter of which theory?
a) age stratification
b) cross-link
c) free radical
d) gene/biological
D
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A) Walking 1 mile 3 to 4 times a week B) Using weighs daily to increase arm strength C) Performing lower-extremity exercises daily D) Performing shoulder exercises 5 times daily
The nurse suspects that the spouse of a terminally ill client is experiencing anticipatory grief when he :
a. dramatically reduces the time he spends attending to the client. b. refuses to leave the client's bedside re-gardless of the reason. c. sobs inconsolably whenever he visits. d. spends hours recalling details of their life together.
A mother takes her young child to an urgent care clinic requesting "the shot you get to prevent rabies," as her son was bitten by a wild raccoon. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Care of a bite victim includes a series of immunizations on the day of exposure and on days 3, 7, 14, and 28 after exposure." 2. "The animal needs to be quarantined first, to determine if it has rabies, before immunizations are started." 3. "Your child will need penicillin because the wound can easily become infected." 4. "Wait a week to see if your child develops any symptoms. Then the immunization will be given."
A nurse enters a client's room and asks about his level of pain. The client, grimacing, says "It's fine." With which of the factors of communication is the client struggling?
A) Environment B) Territoriality C) Attitude D) Congruence