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Capo

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The nurse is preparing consent forms for a newly admitted older patient to sign. For which reasons would a general consent form be needed? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Help with feeding.
  2. Provide medications.
  3. Assist with bathing.
  4. Perform all invasive procedures.
  5. Participate with dressing after morning care.

Question 2

Mr. Thin is a 5 foot 8 inch, 79 year old male with a history of hyperlipidemia. Which of the following risk factors does not fit with his diagnosis?
 
  a. he drinks four glasses of Jack Daniels per day
  b. history of hypertension
  c. smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day
  d. weight of 125 pounds



bassamabas

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Upon admission to a healthcare facility, the older person will sign a consent form for routine care, which gives permission to others to provide care such as helping with feeding.

Answer to Question 2

D



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