This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: After assessing an older patient which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a ... (Read 112 times)

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 11, 2018
After assessing an older patient which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Loss in height
  2. Lower leg muscle atrophy
  3. Calcification of the finger joints
  4. Swan neck deformity of the hands
  5. Decreased range of motion in the shoulders

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a 72-year-old female hospitalized with asthma. The client is currently receiving oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula. Her vital signs are respiratory rate of 28, heart rate of 86, and blood pressure of 108/52.
 
  Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the highest priority for this client?
  A) Altered tissue perfusion, respiratory
  B) Injury, risk for
  C) Activity intolerance
  D) Infection, risk for


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

taylorsonier

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 377
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: A change in the musculoskeletal status that is a normal part of the aging process is a loss in height.

Answer to Question 2

A


oliviahorn72

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

sarah_brady415

  • Member
  • Posts: 328
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
Fundus of white pateint and black patient Fundus of white pateint and black patient
Patient Education Follow-up Plan Patient Education Follow-up Plan
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ... The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
Sign and symptoms of a patient with heart failure Sign and symptoms of a patient with heart failure
Video: Hormones and the menstrual cycle Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library