A. Ears
B. Eyes
C. Smell
D. Taste
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B. Eyes
,The registered nurse is discussing the care of a postsurgical older adult with a group
of nursing students. Which of a nursing student's statements indicates a need for
further discussion?
A. "Older adults are at risk of postoperative delirium."
B. "Medical complications are more common in older adults."
C. "Unexpected drug responses are often observed in older adults."
D. "Older adults can tolerate long surgeries due to their increased physiological
reserves."
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D. "Older adults can tolerate long surgeries due to their increased
physiological reserves."
Which risk factor causes secondary infections?
A. Trauma
B. Hereditary
C. Nutrition
D. Chronic disease
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A. Trauma
The nurse is assessing the housing needs of an older adult with severe arthritis who
has recently undergone knee replacement surgery. Which kinds of house are
appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. A house with pets
B. A house with only one floor
C. A house with a shiny floor
, D. A house with no exterior steps
E. A house with many throw rugs
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B, D
Which is the most effective way to break the chain of infection?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Wearing gloves
C. Placing patients in isolation
D. Providing private rooms for patients
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A. Hand hygiene
A patient who is infected with herpes simplex complains of itching and tingling. There
are no visible lesions found on examination. To which stage of herpes simplex
infection does this patient belong?
A. Illness stage
B. Incubation stage
C. Prodromal stage
D. Convalescence stage
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C. Prodromal stage