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kamilo84

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on: Jul 11, 2018
To examine the patency of each nostril, the nurse should
 
  a. Examine the nasal mucosa to ensure that it is pink and moist
  b. Check the older person's sense of smell
  c. Check for the presence of any nasal discharge
  d. Ask the older person to inhale and exhale through each nostril while occluding the other nostril

Question 2

Select the response that is not an example of ageism:
 
  a. Getting old is a hopeless downward spiral to death
  b. As people get older, they become very self-centered
  c. Older people maintain unique and individual characteristics
  d. Older people become very rigid and are unable to learn new things


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jamesnevil303

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

D
The possibility of a deviated septum or large obstructive nasal polyp is suspected if an older person is unable to move air through one or both nostrils. Responses A, B, and C are part of the examination of the nose but do not address nasal patency, or the older person's ability to move air through the nose.

Answer to Question 2

C
All older people are unique individuals. The process of aging does not make everyone behave or act the same. Responses A, B, and D all are examples of ageism and are untrue.


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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