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jeatrice

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The daughter of an older patient believes that fresh air kills germs and keeps her father's bedroom window open at night. Because her father wears pajamas, she insists that he is comfortable. What recommendation should the nurse make?
 
  A) The patient should wear flannel pajamas.
  B) Place one quilt and two blankets on the patient's bed
  C) Keep the temperature in the patient's room not lower than 75F
  D) Ensure that the window in the patient's room has permanent screening

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient in the outpatient clinic with suspicion of cancer due to recent weight loss for unidentifiable reasons. The patient has a 25-year history of smoking.
 
  The nurse performs an assessment and asks the patient about symptoms related to laryngeal cancer. What is an early symptom associated with laryngeal cancer?
  A) Hoarseness
  B) Dyspnea
  C) Dysphagia
  D) Alopecia


peilian

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

C
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The recommended room temperature for an older person should not be lower than 75F (24C). The older the person is, the narrower the range of temperature tolerated without adverse reactions. Room temperatures less than 70F (21C) can lead to hypothermia in the elderly. Wearing flannel pajamas and using quilts and blankets on the bed will not replace the need to have a sufficient air temperature. Using a screen in the patient's window will not affect the temperature of the room.

Answer to Question 2

A


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