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gonzo233

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on: Jul 2, 2018
It is important to remember that emergencies may NOT present with the normal signs and symptoms experienced by younger populations because:
 
  A) poor skin turgor diminishes pain sensations.
  B) hyperreflexia is present in the elderly.
  C) the brain is unable to interpret signals.
  D) sensations may be seriously diminished.

Question 2

You are interviewing an elderly patient about his eyesight. He tells you that he has good peripheral vision, but has diminished central vision. You should suspect:
 
  A) glaucoma.
  B) macular degeneration.
  C) proprioception.
  D) confabulation.


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katara

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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