Which of the following best describes the definition of assistive technology with older adults?
a. hearing aids, glasses, and computers
b. mechanical aids that substitute for or enhance some limitation
c. the use of computers to promote technology-savy elderly
d. substitutions for basic activities of daily living
B
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A) Phase two: Preparation of the patient by the transport team B) Phase three: The transport process C) Phase four: Turnover of the patient to the receiving facility D) Phase five: Post-transport continuous quality improvement monitoring
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a toddler-age client diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which intervention is inappropriate for this client?
A) Offer small, frequent meals. B) Encourage to ambulate frequently. C) Encourage oral intake. D) Monitor intake and output.
The student nurse is making a teaching plan for a patient being discharged status post MI. What should the student include in the teaching plan? (Mark all that apply.)
A) The need for careful monitoring B) The need for exercise C) The need for dietary modifications D) The need for psychological support groups E) The need for daily weight loss
Edema is:
a. Difficulty swallowing b. A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues c. The swelling of body tissues with water d. The backward flow of food from the stomach into the mouth