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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.