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cagreen833

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Which areas of the body is/are protected by normal flora? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Skin
  b. Bladder
  c. Lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract
  d. Nose and throat
  e. Eye

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse understands that which age-related changes may cause PVD? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreasing blood viscosity
  b. Loss of elasticity in vessel walls
  c. Atherosclerotic changes in vessels
  d. Sedentary practices
  e. Weakened leg muscles


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ghepp

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

A, C, D, E
Normal flora inhabit and protect the skin, lower GI tract, nose and throat, and eyes. The bladder does not have any natural flora for protection.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
Age-related changes that can lead to PVD include: loss of elasticity in vessel walls, atheroscle-rotic changes in vessels, sedentary practices, and weakened leg muscles.
Blood viscosity increases with age.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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