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audie

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What are internal factors that threaten the safety of the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decrease in flexibility
  b. Slowed reaction time
  c. Gait changes
  d. Thermal hazards
  e. Postural changes

Question 2

The nurse is volunteering at a homeless shelter. What intervention should be taken for a patient admitted with severe hypothermia?
 
  a. Give the person hot coffee or soup.
  b. Place the person in a warm bath.
  c. Briskly rub the person's hands.
  d. Wrap the person in blankets.


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Carissamariew

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

ANS: A, B, C, E
Thermal hazards are not internal risk factors. All other options listed are internal risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The hypothermic individual should be moved to a warmer environment, wrapped in blankets or other insulating material, and given warm, not hot, drinks or food. Putting an individual in a warm bath may cause cardiovascular problems or skin damage.


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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