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A patient has had a head injury affecting the brainstem. What is located in the brainstem that may affect respiratory function?
 
  A) chemoreceptors C) respiratory center
  B) stretch receptors D) oxygen center

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A nurse is caring for elderly patients in an assisted-living facility. Which of the following effects of aging should the nurse consider when performing a urinary assessment?
 
  A) The diminished ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine may result in urinary tract infection.
  B) Increased bladder muscle tone may reduce the capacity of the bladder to hold urine, resulting in frequency.
  C) Decreased bladder contractility may lead to urine retention and stasis, which increase the likelihood of urinary tract infection.
  D) Neuromuscular problems may result in the patient finding urinary control too much trouble, resulting in incontinence.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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abern

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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