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bcretired

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A change that normally occurs in the respiratory system as a result of aging is
 
  A) a decrease in vital capacity.
  B) an increase in the amount of oxygen carried in the blood.
  C) a decrease in stiffness of the chest wall.
  D) an increase in alveolar surface area.

Question 2

An older male patient reports having blood in the urine. For which health problems does the nurse expect the patient will be evaluated? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pyuria
  2. Renal failure
  3. Bladder cancer
  4. Prostate cancer
  5. Urinary tract infection


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Pariscourtney

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

A

Answer to Question 2

3,5
Rationale: Pyuria is pus in the urine and may be a symptom of bladder cancer or a urinary tract infection but is not related to the pathological process of hematuria.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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