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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 of the following was not one of the methods used to stop the Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak mentioned in the reading? 

What is the danger associated with chicken goujons? 

Which of the following factors help determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor? Select all correct responses.

A 77-year-old client who recently lost their spouse to a chronic progressive neurological disease has a history of osteoarthritis and hypertension and was newly diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer. The patient sold their home and moved to another state to be closer to adult children but misses many close friends. What makes this patient at risk for spiritual distress? (Select all that apply.)

You should wash your hands with cold soapy water for at least 20 seconds. 

Which of the following causes most foodborne illnesses?

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

An 84-year-old woman who moved to assisted living 6 months ago tells the nurse, “I was scared to leave my house, but now I have three wonderful friends here. We eat every meal together, play cards every afternoon, and even take the bus to the mall. I feel happier than I have in years.”Which nursing interpretation of this statement is most accurate?

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of pesticides?