A nurse in an extended-care facility is reinforcing teaching for with a group of newly licensed nurses about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

More difficulty seeing due to a greater sensitivity to glare

Decreased systolic blood pressure

Decreased bladder capacity

Decreased cough reflex

Dehydration of intervertebral discs

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,D,E

A.   Age-related changes can cause difficulty seeing, particularly with glare sensitivity.
B.   Systolic blood pressure tends to decrease with age.
C.   Bladder capacity decreases with age, leading to increased frequency of urination.
D.   The cough reflex weakens with age, increasing the risk of aspiration.
E.   Intervertebral discs can become dehydrated with age, contributing to a loss of height and increased risk of disc herniation.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Using honey on toast adds calories and sweetness.
B. Use milk instead of water in recipes increases the caloric content of the meal.
C. While important for hydration, it does not directly increase caloric intake.
D. Mayonnaise has more calories.
E. Topping yogurt with granola adds calories and texture to increase caloric intake.

A. Shake the ampule to move the solution below the neck. B. Snap the top of the ampule towards hands. C. Wear sterile gloves when withdrawing the medication from the ampule. D. Use a filter needle to draw up the medication.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Shaking the ampule is not necessary and can create air bubbles in the solution.
B. Snapping the top of the ampule towards the hands is not recommended, as it can cause injury. The top should be snapped away from the nurse.
C. Sterile gloves may be worn for other aspects of the procedure, but it is not necessary to wear them specifically when withdrawing medication from the ampule.
D. Using a filter needle helps prevent glass particles from entering the syringe when withdrawing medication from an ampule.

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