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oliviahorn72

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After assessing an older patient which musculoskeletal changes will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Loss in height
  2. Lower leg muscle atrophy
  3. Calcification of the finger joints
  4. Swan neck deformity of the hands
  5. Decreased range of motion in the shoulders

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a 72-year-old female hospitalized with asthma. The client is currently receiving oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula. Her vital signs are respiratory rate of 28, heart rate of 86, and blood pressure of 108/52.
 
  Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the highest priority for this client?
  A) Altered tissue perfusion, respiratory
  B) Injury, risk for
  C) Activity intolerance
  D) Infection, risk for


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taylorsonier

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

1,2,5
Rationale: A change in the musculoskeletal status that is a normal part of the aging process is a loss in height.

Answer to Question 2

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oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

connor417

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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