The nurse takes into consideration the age-related changes in the heart, which are (select all that apply):
1. Decrease in contractility
2. Thickened valves
3. Stiffened valves
4. Decreased SA node cells
5. Increased nerve fibers in ventricles
1, 2, 3, 4
Aging thickens and stiffens the valves and reduces the cells in the SA node. Age decreases the nerve fibers in the ventricles.
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The nurse instructs a pregnant patient with sickle-cell anemia on ways to prevent a crisis. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I should drink eight glasses of water every day.". B) "I should take an iron supplement every day.". C) "I should make sure I stand for at least 4 hours every day.". D) "I should avoid sitting with my legs elevated during the day.".
A maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test reveals an hCG level of 2.5 MoM. The nurse interprets these results as indicating which of the following?
A) The fetus is at greater risk for Tay-Sachs disease. B) The fetus is at greater risk for hemophilia A. C) The fetus is at greater risk for Down's syndrome. D) The fetus is at greater risk for Edwards syndrome.
Which of the following statements made by a family member of a client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is most reflective of an understanding of this disease process?
1. "Dad has always been a fighter; he'll fight this too. He won't give up." 2. "We have an appointment with his care provider to see about medication thera-py." 3. "Good thing we found out about this early so steps can be taken to keep it from getting worse." 4. "It usually progresses gradually so we are hoping it will be a while before his memory is gone."
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses about various pharmaceutical agents
The group begins discussing drugs for erectile dysfunction. Which statement by one of the nurses best demonstrates understanding of these drugs? "The division of the nervous system that is physiologically the most involved with erection is the _____ division." a. parasympathetic b. sympathetic c. autonomic d. somatic