This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is aware that children with __________ have the treatment and care needs of persons of ... (Read 104 times)

tth

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is aware that children with __________ have the treatment and care needs of persons of advanced age.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

How should the nurse provide written discharge instructions for a patient with macular degeneration?
 
  a. Write the instructions in bold print.
  b. Adjust the table and light to assist the patient to use peripheral vision to read.
  c. Place written document directly in front of the patient to read.
  d. Read the document to the patient.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

al

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
progeria

A rare condition called progeria causes severe premature aging. When they are only 8 or 9 years of age, children with progeria have the physiology and appearance of 70-year-olds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Assist the patient to use peripheral vision because central vision is lost in macular degeneration.


tth

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

dantucker

  • Member
  • Posts: 346
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

School-age children are often independent and industrious, with a developing sense of self-confidenc School-age children are often independent and industrious, with a developing sense of self-confidenc
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Leininger's Culutral Care Theory Leininger's Culutral Care Theory
This painting depicts New Orleans in 1803, when the city was acquired—along with much of the modern This painting depicts New Orleans in 1803, when the city was acquired—along with much of the modern
The Head Start program was designed to increase the school readiness of low-income children. The Head Start program was designed to increase the school readiness of low-income children.
Children with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnoses typically need a quiet, ... Children with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnoses typically need a quiet, ...
Video: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Chlorophyll and Pigment & Light

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library