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bclement10

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Which is likely to cause orthostatic hypotension in older adult patients?
 
  1) Decreased baroreceptor response
  2) Decreased compliance/stiffer vessels
  3) Increased peripheral vascular resistance
  4) Rigid arteries

Question 2

An older adult patient reports a decreased range in vision, particularly peripheral vision. Which is the most likely causes for this assessment finding?
 
  1) An increase in vitreous debris
  2) Atrophy of ciliary muscles
  3) Decreased corneal sensitivity
  4) Decreased pupil size


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johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

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bclement10

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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