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Tirant22

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is concerned that an older patient has undiagnosed sleep apnea and is at risk for which additional health problem?
 
  1. Underweight
  2. Excessive deep sleep
  3. Increased risk for sudden death and stroke
  4. Excessive tension in the muscles of the throat and soft palate

Question 2

A student nurse has just finished presenting an educational program for residents of a retirement community regarding unsafe medication practices. Which of the following statements from a resident would indicate the need for further education?
 
  A) I will not take medication that has been prescribed for my wife.
  B) I will not take medication that is more than 1 year old.
  C) 'It's okay to buy medication from an Internet pharmacy, as long as it says the medication was made in the United States or Canada.
  D) I will buy all of my medication from the same pharmacy.


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CharlieArnold

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

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Rationale: Being underweight is not associated with sleep apnea. Obesity is associated with sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

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Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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