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ss2343

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A 72 year old female with the following assessment factors is admitted to the acute care for elderly (ACE) unit. Which of the following requires the most immediate treatment?
 
  a. BP = 140/ 90 mm Hg
  b. Hgb (hemoglobin) = 7 g/dl
  c. hypogeusia
   d. presbycusis

Question 2

An older patient is diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction and needs immediate surgery. The patient's next of kin is a granddaughter who lives in a neighboring community. Who will the nurse ask to sign the consent form for the surgery?
 
  1. The patient
  2. The patient's daughter
  3. The patient's granddaughter
  4. Both the patient and granddaughter


wtf444

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

B

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Unless there has been some indication of a loss of competence or a legal document exists that establishes the power of attorney, the patient has the responsibility to sign the consent form for the surgery.


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