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A 56 year old woman is going through menopause and ask her nurse what are some alternatives besides medications that she can use? Which of the following would be good suggestions? (select all that apply) a.) Exercise b.) Meditation c.) Drinking a glass of wine every night d.) Yoga or T'ai chi e.) Acupuncture - answer-a.) Exercise b.) Meditation d.) Yoga or T'ai chi e.) Acupuncture A 65 year old woman complains to her doctor that her lady parts are itchy and burning and she has b...

A 70-year-old client asks the nurse to explain to her about hypertension. An appropriate response by the nurse as to why older clients often have hypertension is due to: A. Myocardial muscle damage B. Reduction in physical activity C. Ingestion of foods high in sodium D. Accumulation of plaque on arterial walls - answer-D. Accumulation of plaque on arterial walls A 76-year-old adult female is brought to a neighborhood client after being found wandering around the local park. The cl...

A 70-year-old client has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is working with the client and family, teaching them about communicating with the client. Which information would the nurse incorporate into the discussion? - answer-The disease progresses slowly with therapy helping to minimize disability. A 72-year-old client just recently diagnosed with cancer comes to the clinic for an evaluation. During the visit, the client asks the nurse, "I know that there are diffe...

- What age was considered "old" in 1935, when Social Security was created? - What age was considered "old" in 2000? - answer-- 65 - 70 - Young old: - Middle old: - Old old: - answer-- Young old: 65 to 70 - Middle old: 75 to 84 - Old old: 85 and above 10. The gerontological nurse collaborates with the wound care team about an older patient who has an ulcer. How is this nurse demonstrating leadership in the care of older people? a. Assessing older adults effectively b. ...

1. A 72-year-old is prescribed lithium. The nurse educates the patient on the importance of Biannual evaluation of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Renal function B. Serum glucose level C. Liver function D. Thyroid function E. Red blood cell count - answer-a. Renal function C. Liver function D. Thyroid function 1. A nurse is assessing an older patient for the possible cause of his acute urinary Incontinence. Which actions by the nurse are most important? (Select al...

A 63-year-old patient is returning home after being hospitalized for injuries received during a robbery and home invasion. Although neighborhood robberies are rampant, the patient has lived in the same house for 50 years and does not want to move. The patient receives a monthly social security check. The gerontological nurse's most appropriate step is to: 1. advise the patient to arrange for someone to visit regularly or move into the home. 2. advise the patient to have the social secu...

A person has committed a misdemeanor in the first degree if he or she: lies about a childcare program, lies about being licensed, or operates with a suspended license. - answer-true A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions - answer-classroom/room/designated space access - answer-During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in care, the program must allow pare...

_____ heat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; - answer-NEVER eat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; this destroys the nutrients. _____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the infection can become harmful. - answer-Fever ______ ________ _______ is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and diseases in a childcare setting. - answer-PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE is the most effective way of preventing the spread of ...

Adverse determination - answer-If an adverse determination is made during a covered person's hospital stay or course of treatment, the health care services must be continued without liability until the covered person is notified of the carrier's adverse determination. Advertisements - answer-Insurers are expected to keep a copy of every advertisement used in the state for 5 years after it was last used. These copies are subject to examination by the insurance department. Appeals of a...