A client voices concerns about her physical appearance despite diligently following a healthy diet. Which of the following age-related changes can best explain these changes?
A) Body weight increases after middle age.
B) Body fat increases until middle age.
C) Fat is redistributed to the hips after middle age.
D) The changes associated with body fat promote a pear-shaped appearance for aging women.
Question 2
When caring for a patient with leg ulcers, the positioning of the legs depends on whether the patient's ulcer is arterial or venous in origin. How should the nurse position a patient who has leg ulcers that are venous in origin?
A) Keep the patient's legs flat without the knees raised.
B) Keep the patient's knees at a 45-degree angle.
C) Elevate the patient's lower extremities.
D) Hang the patient's legs over the side of the bed
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