An older patient has been diagnosed with a venous ...

[jake]

An older patient has been diagnosed with a venous thromboembolism. Which age-related change most likely contributed to this diagnosis?
 
  A) Decreased coronary blood flow
  B) Less efficient cardiac oxygen usage
  C) Decreased elasticity of blood vessels
  D) Increased resistance of peripheral vessels

Question 2

A patient is a 32-year-old woman whose mother recently died from malignant melanoma. She asks the nurse about what she can do to prevent the development of malignant melanoma in herself and her children.
 
  The best response by the nurse includes which information regarding risk factors for melanoma? a. Avoid exposure to the sun and use protective measures when exposure occurs.
  b. Have all nevi removed.
  c. Watch for changes in moles, especially on the back.
  d. There is nothing that prevents malignant melanoma, but it is curable if detected early.

[honnalora]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
With aging vessels lose elasticity, which contributes to pooling of blood. A venous thrombosis is not likely to occur because of decreased coronary blood flow, less efficient cardiac oxygen use, or increased resistance of peripheral vessels.

Answer to Question 2

A
Encourage the patient to protect skin from the sun by wearing protective clothing including a hat with 4-inch brim, applying sunscreen all over the body, and avoiding the midday sun from 10 am to 4 pm.

[jake]

Thank you

[honnalora]

No problemo