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Haya94

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A nurse assesses an older client. Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as normal changes in the nervous system related to aging? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Long-term memory loss
  b. Slower processing time
  c. Increased sensory perception
  d. Decreased risk for infection
  e. Change in sleep patterns

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client with an injury to the medulla. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Loss of smell
  b. Impaired swallowing
  c. Visual changes
  d. Inability to shrug shoulders
  e. Loss of gag reflex



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tashiedavis420

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
Normal changes in the nervous system related to aging include recent memory loss, slower processing time, decreased sensory perception, an increased risk for infection, changes in sleep patterns, changes in perception of pain, and altered balance and/or decreased coordination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal), X (vagus), XI (accessory), and XII (hypoglossal) emerge from the medulla, as do portions of cranial nerves VII (facial) and VIII (acoustic). Damage to these nerves causes impaired swallowing, inability to shrug shoulders, and loss of the gag reflex. The other manifestations are not associated with damage to the medulla.




Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


strudel15

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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