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Alainaaa8

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient with a goiter. The nurse correctly uses which technique to administer potassium iodide solution?
 
  a. Pour the solution over ice to increase pa-latability.
  b. Dilute the solution and administer it through a straw.
  c. Administer the solution on an empty sto-mach.
  d. Mix the solution with an antacid to reduce gastric irritation.

Question 2

What underlying pathophysiology explains the gradual graying of an older adult's hair?
 
  a. Reduced hair follicles
  b. Less sebaceous gland activity
  c. Loss of collagen fibers in dermis
  d. Decreased melanocytes at hair follicle


mariahkathleeen

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The solution should be diluted and drunk through a straw to avoid staining of teeth.

Answer to Question 2

D
Reduction in melanocytes at the hair follicle is the cause of graying hair. A reduction in the number of hair follicles will result in thinning hair. Reduced sebaceous gland activity and colla-gen will result in drying.


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