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Capo

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What is the nurse's priority assessment when administering hypothalamic or pituitary agents to older adults?
 
  A) Hydration and nutrition
  B) Balance and fall risk
  C) Cognitive function
  D) Urinary incontinence

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The plan of care will focus on what patient problem?
 
  A) Pain
  B) Obstructed airway
  C) Activity intolerance
  D) Adverse effects of medication therapy



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zogaridan

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Answer to Question 1

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Older adults may be more susceptible to the imbalances associated with alterations in the endocrine system. They should be evaluated periodically during treatment for hydration and nutrition, as well as for electrolyte balance. These drugs would not be expected to impact balance, cognitive function, or to cause incontinence so these would not be the priority assessment.

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Asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are pulmonary obstructive diseases. All but RDS involve obstruction of the major airways. RDS obstructs the alveoli. Pain, activity intolerance, and adverse effects of medication therapy are conditions identified to detect, manage, and minimize the unexpected outcomes the nurse should be especially aware of the potential for an obstructed airway in these patients.




Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


TheDev123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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