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HudsonKB16

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Because the nurse is aware that the 86-year-old woman has age-related loss of subcutaneous fat and a lowered metabolism rate, the nurse will take special precautions to:
 
  a. weigh the patient carefully without clothing.
  b. prevent the patient from becoming chilled during the examination.
  c. give fluids before the examination.
  d. elevate the patient's head while he or she is lying in a supine position.

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During the health interview, when the older adult offers vague physical GI complaints, complains of inability to fall asleep, has frequent periods of wakefulness during the night, and a decrease in appetite, the nurse would be cued to inquire about:
 
  a. feelings of depression.
  b. time of last bowel movement.
  c. environmental stimuli that disturb sleep.
  d. frequency and size of meals.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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