« previous next »

Author Question: Some common findings seen when assessing an older adult patient's integumentary system might be ... (Read 50 times)

Redwolflake15

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 18, 2018
Some common findings seen when assessing an older adult patient's integumentary system might be
 
  a. nonhealing foot wounds.
  b. skin tags.
  c. bruising on arms or hands.
  d. bruises.

Question 2

At what temperature can a geriatric patient be at risk for hypothermia?
 
  a. Below 100.5 F
  b. Above 94 F
  c. Below 96.8 F
  d. Above 99.6 F


Briannahope

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 364
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Skin tags along with wrinkled skin are normal findings in the geriatric population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When their core body temperature falls below 96.8 F, older adult patients risk being hypothermic due to their decreased metabolic rate, limited cardiovascular reserves, thin skin, and reduced muscle mass.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Patient teaching: mouth and pharyngeal assessment Patient teaching: mouth and pharyngeal assessment
Patient teaching: vascular assessment Patient teaching: vascular assessment
Granite: a Common Rock in Continental Crust Granite: a Common Rock in Continental Crust
Examples of the most common X-ray positions and the images they produce. Examples of the most common X-ray positions and the images they produce.
Older adulthood can be a time of independence and exploration as responsibilities diminish and the ... Older adulthood can be a time of independence and exploration as responsibilities diminish and the ...
Autonomic innervation of the female reproductive system Autonomic innervation of the female reproductive system
Video: Pressure volume relationships - Normal inspiration and expiration

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library