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TVarnum

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse before beginning the health history when assessing an older adult patient?
 
  1) Reviewing past 10 years of medical records
  2) Doing a complete physical assessment
  3) Doing a review of systems
  4) Assessing orientation and mental status

Question 2

There are several challenges for gathering a health history on an older adult patient. Which is true regarding the majority of older adults?
 
  1) They are ready to die.
  2) They want attention for their symptoms.
  3) They are not truthful about their symptoms.
  4) They have multiple health problems.


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scrocafella

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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