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A nurse is examining a patient and expects they have Parkinson's
disease. How would the nurse go about screening this patient?
(Select all that apply)
A. MRI
B. Physical and neurologic assessment
C. Medical history
D. Blood tests
E. Prescribed medication prior to appointment
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A, C & D
Infection
Immunizations
Stress
B, C, & E
Physical and neurologic assessment
Medical history
Prescribed medication prior to appointment
A, B, & E
Eat 6 small, frequent meals instead of 3 large meals per day
Avoid vitamin B6 and B6 containing foods
Choose mealtimes that best suit the patient's preferences of when to eat
, C
A 30 year old female from the United States
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What are the factors that attribute to the increase in HIV/AIDS in the
older population? (Select all that apply)
A. Men having sex with men increase the risk.
B. A widowed man/woman may feel lonely.
C. Women are not fearful of getting pregnant and may not feel the
need to use protection.
D. The older population may not be educated enough
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A, B, C & D
Men having sex with men increase the risk.
A widowed man/woman may feel lonely.
Women are not fearful of getting pregnant and may not feel the need to
use protection.
The older population may not be educated enough
B, C & D
Recognizing that the older population accounts for 20% of the public's HIV
infections
, Reinforcing safe sex practices in older persons
Educating and counseling about sexuality in late life
A & C.
The risk factors for developing OA include: older age, being overweight (BMI
>25), repeated injuries to the weight bearing joints, genetics. Option B is at risk
for osteoporosis, and option D is at risk for gout.
A, B & D
Return of normal muscle endurance
Maintain a quality of life
Manage fatigue
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What reason puts elderly patients at a higher risk for pressure
ulcers?
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Fragile skin that damages
Poor nutritional state
easy
Frequently more affected by
Reduced sensation of pressure and
immobile and edematous
pain
conditions
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