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RYAN BANYAN

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The nurse outlines age-related changes in the respiratory system that put the older adult at risk for infection, which include ___________________ . (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. reduced ciliary movement.
  b. decrease in alveolar elasticity.
  c. pooling of secretions.
  d. flattened diaphragm.
  e. calcification of costal cartilage.

Question 2

The nurse reminds the 82-year-old man with rosacea that he should avoid ___________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. stress.
  b. dairy products.
  c. sun exposure.
  d. spicy foods.
  e. alcohol consumption.


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triiciiaa

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

ANS: A, B, C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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