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pane00 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse recognizes that an older adult on both antihypertensive and antidepressant drug therapies has a specific need for

a. regular blood pressure monitoring.
b. an effective history focusing on sexual function.
c. an increase in daily fluid intake.
d. frequent assessment of emotional stability.

Question 2

The nurse shows an understanding of how anemia symptoms present in the older population when

a. questioning the patient about dizziness when turning from side to side in bed.
b. assessing the patient for pale oral mucous membranes.
c. asking whether the patient takes supple-mentary iron tablets.
d. assessing the patient's weekly intake of red meat.

johnharpe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Drugs such as oral contraceptives, hormone replacement, antihypertensives, antidepressants, or sedatives can cause a sexual arousal disorder as a side effect. In women this can manifest as fe-male sexual dysfunction (FSD), and in men it can manifest as erectile dysfunction (ED).

Answer to Question 2

B
Skin color is not a good indicator of pallor because of varying pigmentation. Oral mucous mem-branes, as well as conjunctivae and nail beds, are better indicators. The other options are not re-lated to symptoms.