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j.rubin

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse assesses a patient as having a poor self-concept because the patient consistently:
 
  a. wears bright-colored clothing.
  b. demands the attention of staff.
  c. apologizes to others repeatedly.
  d. becomes angry when frustrated.

Question 2

The home health nurse assesses an older adult's respiratory function carefully because age-related changes in the respiratory system could result in increased:
 
  a. vital capacity.
  b. susceptibility to respiratory infections.
  c. expiratory capacity due to increased chest size.
  d. oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.


Edwyer

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

C
Apologizing repeatedly is indicative of self-effacement. Anger, demanding attention, and wearing attention-getting clothing are not characteristics of a poor self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

B
Older adults are more susceptible to respiratory infections.


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