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lb_gilbert

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A patient has developed neuropathy as he has aged. What would be the most important teaching intervention for the patient and family?
 
  A) Provide a comfortable temperature in the home
  B) Reduce the temperature on the water heater
  C) Keep the environment warmer in winter
  D) In high temperatures, have adequate ventilation

Question 2

The older adult will have an increased risk for developing which of the following?
 
  A) Fire hazards
  B) Gun shot wounds
  C) Heatstroke
  D) Poisoning


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bigsis44

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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