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tuffie

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The nurse caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease states the risk factors of the disease to the family members. Which of the following are risk factors for this mental functional impairment? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Age <50 years
  B) Genetics
  C) Hypertension
  D) Having higher education
  E) Late retirement from a mentally stimulating job
  F) Low levels of vitamin folate

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a
  laceration wound in the abdomen. What can the nurse perform independently in an
  emergency care setting?
 
  A) Suturing of the wound
  B) Applying cold packs
  C) Performing lab tests
  D) Removal of foreign objects


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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, F
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Researchers suggest that there is not one, but a combination of factors for AD, including age, genetics, diet, environment, education, and continual use of mental abilities; diseases that affect cerebral blood flow, such as stroke, heart disease, and hypertension; and low levels of the vitamin folate.

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B


tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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