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When is it ok to start solid foods for an infant? Tongue extrusion reflex (when you touch
their lips and they stick their tongue out) Disappears between 4-6 months of age at that time you
can introduce foods one at a time.
When does bonding occur? Bonding occurs during a sensitive period in the first few hours
after birth.
Define social isolation is a sense of being alone and lonely as a result of having fewer
meaningful relationships.
What is the leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults? Injuries are the
leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults. Motor vehicle crashes are the most
common cause of mortality, often associated with the use of alcohol or other drugs.
Menopause symptoms a gradual decrease in ovarian function, with subsequent depletion
of estrogen and progesterone. periods stop, hot flashes, mood swings and fatigue
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What is ageism? a form of prejudice, like racism, in which older adults are stereotyped by
characteristics found in only a few members of their group. Fundamental to ageism is the view
that older people are different and will remain different; therefore, they do not experience the
same desires, needs, and concerns as other adults.
What is the leading cause of cognitive impairment is old age? Most common cause of
cognitive impairment in people this age is Alzheimer's. #1 risk factor for this condition is Age
and people are living much longer.
How do you encourage reminiscence? (Life review)a way for an older adult to relive and
restructure life experiences and is part of achieving ego integrity.
Ask to hear about their life, listen, have conversation
Do all older adults have mental impairment? It is a myth to say the older you get, the less
cognitively sharp you are.
So no not all older adults have mental impairment
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What is separation anxiety? occurs when a child is separated from loved ones who offer
security. When baby is stressed immune system goes down, BMR goes up, and the baby just
doesn't do well.
Middle adults are at risk of gaining weight Middle adults tend to maintain previous eating
patterns and caloric intake while being less physically active. This trend can result in obesity and
atherosclerosis, with an increased risk for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, renal
failure, and diabetes.
Are scatter rugs a good gift for an 85 year old? Scatter rugs are a very common cause of
falls and broken hip.
What would be the biggest concern in a preterm newborn? Neonate stage - birth to 28
days. Hole in the heart has to close up first, if the hole doesn't close you end up with a heart
murmur. First thing to assess on neonate.
Nurses caring for patients in health care facilities need to provide culturally competent care to an
increasingly diverse population. Which statements accurately describe a characteristic of cultural
diversity that exists in the United States? Individuals may be members of multiple cultural
groups at one time.