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karateprodigy

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A nurse preparing an elderly patient for hip replacement surgery is aware of the surgical risks related to the patient's age. Which of the following accurately describe these risks? Select all that apply.
 
  A) increased cardiac output
  B) decreased peripheral circulation
  C) increased vascular rigidity
  D) increased oxygenation of blood
  E) decreased thermoregulation ability
  F) increased skin moisture and elasticity

Question 2

A patient is taking ginkgo biloba, a botanical supplement. She asks the nurse if it would be safe to take aspirin for her arthritis at the same time. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
 
  A) Ginkgo biloba affects platelet function and should not be taken with aspirin.
  B) Aspirin will not have any effect if taken at the same time as ginkgo biloba.
  C) Ginkgo biloba does not have any effect on the blood, so it is safe.
  D) Ginkgo biloba has an anticoagulant effect and aspirin decreases clotting.


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bubulittle310@msn.cn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, E

Answer to Question 2

A


karateprodigy

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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