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A recent heat wave has resulted in an increase in the number of older adults who are presenting to the emergency department with actual or suspected hyperthermia.
 
  What assessment findings are congruent with a diagnosis of hyperthermia in older adult clients? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Diaphoresis
  B) Weakness
  C) Warm, dry skin
  D) Pallor
  E) Bradycardia

Question 2

The aging process is accompanied by a number of changes in thermoregulation. Which of the following clinical phenomena in older adults is likely to result from these changes?
 
  A) Lack of detection of an acute infection
  B) Impaired protein synthesis during hot weather
  C) Susceptibility to skin breakdown on bony prominences
  D) Orthostatic hypotension


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Carissamariew

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

Ans: B, C
Signs and symptoms of hyperthermia include warm, dry skin, and weakness. Skin surfaces are not typically pale and heart rate typically increases, not decreases. Sweating may be minimal or absent.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The fever response in older adults is often muted. Changes in thermoregulation do not contribute directly to skin breakdown, orthostatic hypotension, or impaired protein synthesis.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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