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pepyto

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which symptom of diabetes distorts tactile sensation?
 
  a. Proprioception
  b. Loss of visual acuity
  c. Progressive paresis
  d. Peripheral neuropathy

Question 2

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?
 
  a. Speak very loudly
  b. Speak rapidly
  c. Lower the tone of the voice
  d. Raise the tone of the voice


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zogaridan

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

ANS: D
Peripheral neuropathy is the presence of abnormal sensation and it distorts tactile sensation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
To communicate with a patient with a hearing loss, the nurse should lower the tone of the voice.


pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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