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The assessment of a 60-year-old patient has taken longer than anticipated. In testing his pain perception the FNP decides to complete the test as quickly as possible. When the FNP applies the sharp point of a pin on his arm several times he is only able to identify these as one very sharp prick. What would be the most accurate explanation for this? {Ans: This is most likely the result of the summation effect}During a history of a 78-year-old man his wife states that "he occasionally has problems with short-term memory loss and confusion. He can't even remember how to button his shirt". In doing the assessment of his sensory system which action of the FNP's is most appropriate? {Ans: Before testing, the FNP would assess the patient's mental status and ability to follow directions at this time}The patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine level. The FNP would proceed with an examination of the _____ gland {Ans: Thyroid}The FNP is doing an assessment on a 29-year-old woman who visits the clinic complaining of always dropping things and falling down. While testing rapid alternating movements the FNP notices that the woman is unable to pat both her