A Nurse Cares for Many Older Patients

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for many older patients.Which finding should the nurse identify as pathologic in a 72-year-old?

• A)Two hospitalizations in 6 months for respiratory infections
• B)Patient reports of sleeping only of 5 to 6 hours each night
• C)Thinning hair and brittle nails
• D)Dry,tissue paper-like skin

Understand the role of science in shaping metaphysical viewpoints.

Explore the relationship between metaphysical theories and their theological implications.

Examine philosophical perspectives on the nature and interaction of substances.

Compare and contrast the ontologies of pre-Socratic, platonic, and Aristotelian philosophy concerning appearance, reality, and change.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, increases the likelihood of that response occurring in the future.

Classically Conditioned

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about different aspects of life.

Intolerance Of Uncertainty

A psychological trait characterizing individuals who experience significant discomfort or anxiety in situations where uncertainty prevails, impacting decision-making and coping mechanisms.