What agency is responsible for Education Standards and Accountability of the VPK Program.

When caring for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism, what nursing implementations can be initiated to reduce the impact of this disorder on bowel elimination?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Which is not an effect of aging? secondary sex characteristics appear bones shrink and become more brittle skin becomes drier and less elastic hearing and vision become less sharp