Anemia is a common but not normal finding in the elderly client. Anemia will affect the older client in which way?
A) increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
B) increasing skin pallor and dyspnea on exertion
C) decreasing pulse and respiratory rate
D) increasing tissue oxygenation
B
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When conducting an in-service about weight reduction, a nurse recognizes that participants will have accomplished true learning when they are able to demonstrate that they can do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Adhere to a healthier diet. 2. Memorize isolated facts. 3. Exercise three times per week. 4. Consume fewer processed foods. 5. Recite a list of heart-healthy foods.
A 70-year-old client is reporting to the nurse a concern over "taking longer to fall asleep and waking up three to four times during the night." The most therapeutic nursing response to the client's concern is:
1. "I think you need to mention your concerns to your health care provider." 2. "Older adults seem to need less sleep. Do you still feel rested in the morning?" 3. "I suggest that you plan for a nap in the afternoon to make up for that missed sleep." 4. "As we age, those kinds of problems seem more common. Does this disruption in your sleep cause you to be tired or irritable?"
The nurse should expect to assess which causative agent in a child with warts?
a. Bacteria b. Fungus c. Parasite d. Virus
When giving ____________________ care, always wash from the most clean area to the least clean area.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).