After a cerebrovascular accident, a man is unable to either feel or identify a comb with his eyes closed. What is this an example of?
a. Agraphia
b. Tactile agnosia
c. Anosognosia
d. Prosopagnosia
Ans: b. Tactile agnosia
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a. for demographic data collection b. different cultural groups have different views of health-related illness practices for care c. to prevent racism from occurring on the unit among the patients d. to provide the best care possible according to their heritage and traditions
An older patient has been reading about the use of melatonin for sleep. Which statement indicates that the patient needs more instruction about this pharmacological agent?
1. "Melatonin is a hormone my body makes." 2. "Nausea is a side effect associated with melatonin." 3. "Older adults may have reduced levels of melatonin." 4. "I will need to have a prescription from my physician to obtain it."
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