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craiczarry

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The nurse is reviewing general guidelines about the older adult and body changes. Important aspects to remember in order to customize client care include:(Select all that apply Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. There are many predictable changes
  2. Timing of physiologic changes happens at the same rate in identical twins
  3. Promoting physical health among older adults is a role for nurses
  4. Physical changes stop once the older adult moves to a health care facility, such as a nursing home, where adequate health care is provided
  5. The only system unaffected by aging is the endocrine system

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There are several rules for medication administration that the nurse must always follow. These include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Inform the client
  2. Evaluate the client's response to the drug
  3. Identifying the client by asking him or her what room is theirs
  4. Providing client teaching as necessary
  5. Documenting



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Answer to Question 1

1,3
Rationale: Many predictable changes can be observed in older adults' physiology and structure

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale: The client has the right to know the intended actions as well as any side effects of adverse effects that might occur




craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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