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A cobalt-60 unit source must be changed every 3 years.

Which of the following is representative of the penumbra from the MLCs/collimator? 

A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following patients is exhibiting the manifestations of delirium?

A nurse is discussing torts with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include? 

A patient with OCD tells the nurse, “I just don’t see the point of continuing treatment. I feel worse, not better.”Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates the use of reflection?

The nurse attended a seminar about neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Which information from the nurse indicates a correct understanding of the differences between NCD and pseudodementia (depression)?

A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse  after performing a client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified as appearing too relaxed?

A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient clinic. Based on the information provided, select 3 interventions the nurse should plan to take in caring for this client. 

A nurse is assessing a client for maladaptive grieving. Which of the following findings is least likely to indicate maladaptive grief?

A client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil (Aricept). The client’s spouse inquires, “How does this work? Will this cure him?” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?