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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse recognizes that an older adult patient with COPD has a higher incidence of developing which age-related skeletal change that will alter the ability to exchange air effectively?
 
  a. Osteoporosis
  b. Arthritis
  c. Kyphosis
  d. Osteomyelitis

Question 2

The nurse caring for a Mexican-American patient demonstrates cultural sensitivity by:
 
  a. encouraging consultation of male members of the family regarding health care decisions.
  b. discouraging consultation of male members of the family regarding health care decisions.
  c. insisting on providing all personal care required by the patient.
  d. asking only female family members about health care decisions.


ricroger

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

C
Kyphosis, usually caused by osteoporosis, is a curvature of the spine that alters respiration and air exchange.

Answer to Question 2

A
When caring for Mexican-Americans, families may expect to help care for the patient. Male family members usually are consulted before health care decisions are made.


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