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An 80-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of CHF. When obtaining her health history, the nurse is most likely to find that the client's earliest symptom was
 
  A) anorexia.
  B) dyspnea.
  C) nausea.
  D) headaches.

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When assessing an older patient with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) the nurse sees calluses on both of the patient's elbows. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
 
  1. The patient lifts weights.
  2. Use of the tripod position.
  3. An allergy to a medication.
  4. The patient falls frequently.



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Answer to Question 1

B

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Rationale: Older patients with COPD often have calluses on their elbows as a result of leaning over tables to stretch out their torsos so that more air can enter and exit during respiration. It is often referred to as the tripod position. This does not mean that the patient lifts weights.




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


duy1981999

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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