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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations would this patient most likely exhibit?
 
  A) Increased muscle tone
  B) No muscle atrophy
  C) Hyperactive and abnormal reflexes
  D) Absent or decreased reflexes

Question 2

A gerontological nurse is aware that older adults experience numerous age-related physiological changes that place them at risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
 
  Age-related changes to kidney function and the thirst mechanism create a particular risk of what problem?
  A) Hypermagnesemia
  B) Hypokalemia
  C) Fluid volume excess
  D) Hypernatremia


jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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