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Which would be a major nursing concern to monitor postoperatively in a patient who has had a liver transplant?
 
  a. Drainage
  b. Serum electrolytes
  c. Infection
  d. Urinary retention

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Aging has a great effect on the ability to exercise. Which of the following is most important for gerontological nurses to remember in recommending individual exercise routines for older clients?
 
  A) Sweat gland activity is decreased, so older persons require less water during exercise.
  B) The stroke volume is reduced, but is usually adequate during mild exercise.
  C) The body surface area is reduced, so older persons are less susceptible to heat stroke.
  D) Grip strength is decreased, so the number and size of muscle fibers consequently decline.



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Answer to Question 1

C
A critical aspect of nursing care following liver transplantation is monitoring for infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Older persons can dehydrate easily because of the 10 to 15 decline in total body fluid. Older persons dissipate heat less effectively, so they are more susceptible to heat stroke. The reverse of choice D is correct: Because the number and size of muscle fibers decline, grip strength declines.




SO00

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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