Recognizing the Risk for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Among Older

question 8

Multiple Choice

Recognizing the risk for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among older adults, nurses should provide health teaching aimed at:

• A) discouraging sexual expression.
• B) using birth control measures.
• C) avoiding blood transfusions.
• D) encouraging condom use.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

Gap separating the neuronal presynaptic membrane from the postsynaptic membrane.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with neighboring neurons, muscles, or glands.

Dendrite

Branching extension of a neuron’s cell membrane; greatly increases the cell’s surface area; collects information from other cells.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small organelles within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during synaptic transmission.