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ssal

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The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old client diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CR
  F). The client reports no bowel movement in the past 2 days. This client is at an increased risk for
 
  A) hypokalemia.
  B) metabolic acidosis.
  C) hyperkalemia.
  D) increased serum creatinine levels.

Question 2

An older patient is concerned that many friends are having joint replacements and wants to know what can be done to prevent having to have one as well. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse suggest the patient focus on at this time?
 
  1. Physical inactivity
  2. Cigarette smoking
  3. Alcohol consumption
  4. Body mass index (BMI)


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angrybirds13579

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Of all of the modifiable risk factors for osteoarthritis the one that would have the greatest impact to prevent the need for joint replacement is obesity. Physical inactivity does not increase the patient's risk of needing joint replacement surgery.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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