The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client Who Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client who has difficulty hearing because of suspected wax accumulation.What measures will the nurse take to help this client?
Select all that apply.

• A)Instill a cerumenolytic as prescribed prior to the irrigation.
• B)Warm the irrigating solution to normal body temperature.
• C)After instilling the irrigating solution,use a cotton-tipped applicator to gently dry the ear canal.
• D)Use a large-bore syringe to apply enough pressure to loosen the impacted cerumen.
• E)Pull the pinna up and back prior to instilling any medications.

Understand the endocrine system's role in influencing behavior.

Discuss the functions of serotonin and the effects of its deficiency.

Identify and explain the functions of the subcortical structures of the forebrain.

Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their functions.

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Definitions:

Multidirectional

Refers to the concept that human characteristics change in every direction throughout the lifespan, encompassing growth and decline.

Contextual

Relating to or depending on the context or surrounding environment in which something exists or occurs.

Cross-cultural

Relating to, involving, or comparing two or more different cultures or cultural areas.

Perceptual Abilities

The capacity to interpret or give meaning to different types of sensory information, such as visual or auditory inputs.