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N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 78. ____________ is a common reason for hearing loss in the elderly and it is not regularly treated. a. Dry impacted cerumen b. Exposure to loud noises 79. Which of the following questions is the best way for a nurse to approach an adolescent about his/her sexual practices? a. “Do you practice safe sex?” b. “Most teenagers have questions regarding sex. What questions to you have?” c. “Do you discuss your sexual practices with your peers or parents?” d. “Are you sexually active?” 80. What workplace activity is effective in decreasing the spread of germs? a. Increased handwashing by employees b. Wearing face masks when in the building c. The development of a handwashing policy by the employer d. All of the above 81. Cold compresses should be applied to __________. a. Chalazion b. A stye c. A contact injury with no laceration d. All of the above 82. The role of endorphins in the body is to increase the pain threshold. a. True b. False 83. Instructing a patient with a chronic illness about her ADLs means that the nurse is helping the patient to identify ADLs at a safe level. a. True b. False 84. Patients report less pain during the night because there are more distractions. a. True b. False Ear trauma c. Presbycusis d.

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