The physician is discussing an older person who has just had a stroke. He says that he will try to give t-PA to minimize the ischemic penumbra. What does this tell you?
a. he believes the person will die
b. he believes the person has had a hemorrhagic stroke that can be helped by medication
c. he believes the person has had a stroke from a clot which, if eliminated, may result in less damage
d. he doesn't know what he is talking about
Question 2
Which statement about food insecurity would the nurse include in a presentation regarding nutritional issues in the older patient?
1. Food insecurity is when a person hoards food.
2. White older persons are at a higher risk for food insecurity than African Americans.
3. African American older persons are at a higher risk for food insecurity than Caucasian Americans.
4. Food insecurity is when a person is concerned that he or she is eating foods that might be harmful to his or her health.