During an Assessment, the Nurse Determines That an Older Client

question 20

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older client takes medication for atrial fibrillation and takes over-the-counter supplements to enhance nutritional status. Which supplements most concern the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) Zinc
• B) Garlic
• C) Fish oil
• D) Ginseng
• E) Ginkgo biloba

Understand the concept of deep and surface structures in language.

Describe the key properties of language, including phonemes, morphemes, and discourse.

Explain the interaction between biology and learning in language development, including critical periods.

Identify the brain areas involved in language processing and their functions.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviours such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Retrograde

Retrograde refers to moving backward or a decline in condition or quality.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, essential for learning and memory, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information by its meaning, which facilitates better recall compared to simply encoding based on appearance or sound.