Author Question: A 6-month-old client with a severe congenital heart defect is likely to exhibit signs and symptoms ... (Read 74 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 6-month-old client with a severe congenital heart defect is likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of:

a. congestive heart failure c. intussusception
b. hyaline membrane disease d. iron-deficiency anemia

Question 2

Which of these factors will create a rapid increase in the number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030?

a. During these years the baby boomers will reach age 65.
b. Individuals in this age category are taking better care of themselves.
c. Medical technology has allowed people to live longer.
d. People over age 65 are living an average of 25 years longer.

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Heart defects are categorized according to blood flow patterns: (1) increased pulmonary flow, (2) decreased pulmonary flow, (3) obstructed blood flow out of the heart, and (4) mixed blood flow. The child's behavioral patterns, cardiac and respiratory function, fluid status, and growth and development should be assessed. Severe congenital heart defect can lead to the accumulation of fluids which can result in congestive heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

A
Contrary to common beliefs, most clients who are elderly are not in nursing homes. Only 10 to 40 of the population of older people will spend time in nursing homes. The number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030 will increase as these are the years the baby boomers will reach age 65.