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An older man with a history of myocardial infarction asks when he can safely resume sexual activity. The nurse should respond based on which principle?

Which nursing action best supports self-efficacy and dignity for a hospitalized older adult who values a daily private meditation ritual?

How many times should you reheat leftovers? 

A research team discovers a mutation in the gene encoding a cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk) that allows it to be constitutively active without cyclin binding. Additionally, this cell line has a nonfunctional p53 protein due to a separate mutation. During DNA replication in S phase, multiple errors occur due to exposure to UV radiation. Which of the following outcomes is most likely?

A rotten, fruity oral malodor is a good indication of which extraoral condition?

Which of the following is not one of the reason older persons are at higher risk of foodborne illness? 

A gerontology nurse is evaluating protective factors for an 80-year-old widower 4 months after the death of his wife of 58 years.Which of the following are supported by the strongest longitudinal evidence as the most protective factors specifically for older men coping with spousal bereavement and reducing risk of prolonged grief disorder, major depression, and mortality? (Select all that apply.)

An 81-year-old man with stable coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes asks the gerontology clinic nurse about starting sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. He takes aspirin 81 mg, metoprolol 50 mg BID, lisinopril 20 mg, and atorvastatin.Which teaching point by the nurse is most important for safety?

Which finding in an older male is considered a normal age-related change in the sexual response cycle?

How is a tetrad defined, and in which phase does it appear?