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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse develops a plan of care for an 88-year-old new resident of a care facility who arrived from the hospital after a cardiac event brought on by heat stroke. The resident was diagnosed with pneumonia this morning.
 
  Which of the following would be the most likely explanation for the pneumonia? A) Cardiac events often precede respiratory infections.
  B) Pneumonia is directly related to the heat stroke.
  C) Flu season and an increase in the number of cases.
  D) Elderly predisposition to nosocomial pneumonia.

Question 2

Which complementary and alternative therapies are used to prevent and/or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
 
  a. Grape juice
  b. Caffeine
  c. Tea
  d. Cranberry juice


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

D
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If it is summer, it is probably not flu season. The most likely explanation is that this man was recently hospitalized, which increases his risk of iatrogenic infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Cranberry (Cranberry Plus, Ultra Cranberry) has been used to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in women prone to recurrent infection. It has also been used to treat acute UTI. Monitor patients for lack of therapeutic effect. Caffeine and tea will increase diuresis but not prevent UTI.


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