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sarasara

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The nurse is preparing a discussion on reproductive cancer screening for elderly women. The nurse would advise the client to
 
  A) eliminate Pap smears if high risk factors are absent.
  B) eliminate self-breast exams because the client finds this socially unacceptable.
  C) obtain mammography every other year after the age of 40.
  D) avoid hormone replacement therapy for vasomotor symptoms.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to document an age-related change in posture observed in an older patient. Which term will the nurse most likely use to describe this observation?
 
  1. Scoliosis
  2. Lordosis
  3. Kyphosis
  4. Sway back



scikid

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Scoliosis is an s shaped spinal curvature that is not an age-related change in posture.



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