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The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to digestive disorders related to which age-related change(s)? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased hydrochloric acid
  b. Increased enzyme levels
  c. Inadequate chewing
  d. Diminished intestinal motility
  e. Gastroesophageal sphincter incompetence

Question 2

Once a diagnosis of syphilis is confirmed, the nurse understands that she must report the illness to which entity?
 
  a. The World Health Organization (WHO)
  b. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention (CDC)
  c. The hospital infection control department
  d. The local public health agency


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

A, C, D, E
Age-related changes that predispose the older adult to digestive disorders include decreased hy-drochloric acid, inadequate chewing, diminished intestinal motility, and gastroesophageal sphincter incompetence. Age does not increase digestive enzyme levels.

Answer to Question 2

D
STIs are reported to the local public health agency for accumulation by the CDC. The local public health agency will get in touch with the sexual contacts of the patient and attempt to initiate treatment.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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