Summarize the importance of avoiding risky behaviors in one to two sentences.

Which of these is a sexual stereotype? a) on average, males are taller than females. b) people over the age of 60 are not interested in sex. c) male hormone levels differ from those of females. d) there are more male representatives than female representatives in congress.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

If human development really does proceed continuously, what value does stage theories of development have?