Which of the following situations would be classified as a ...

[mcmcdaniel]

Which of the following situations would be classified as a complication of a disease or outcome from the treatment regimen? Select all that apply.
 
  A)
  Massive pulmonary emboli following diagnosis of new-onset atrial fibrillation
  B)
  Burning, intense incision pain following surgery to remove a portion of colon due to intestinal aganglionosis
  C)
  Development of pulmonary fibrosis following treatment with bleomycin, an antibiotic chemotherapy agent used in treatment of lymphoma
  D)
  Gradual deterioration in ability to walk unassisted for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease
  E)
  Loss of short-term memory in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease

Question 2

The educator of a geriatric, subacute medical unit in a hospital is oriented new staff and teaching orientees' strategies for communicating with older adults with impaired hearing. Which of the following teaching points is most justifiable?
 
  A)
  Speak slowly and directly to these clients.
  B)
  Avoid complex or abstract ideas when you're talking.
  C)
  Increase the volume of your speech as much as possible.
  D)
  Choose simple, short words to minimize confusion.

[fwbard]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A, C

Feedback:

Development of pulmonary emboli and pulmonary fibrosis following chemotherapy are both examples of a complication (adverse extensions of a disease or outcome from treatment). It is normal to expect incisional pain following surgery. As Parkinson disease progresses, the inability to walk independently is expected. This is a normal progression for people diagnosed with Parkinson's. Loss of short-term memory in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease is an expected finding.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Slow, direct speech is a useful communication technique when dealing with clients who are hard of hearing. It is not necessary to avoid complex ideas or always utilize short, simple vocabulary, since hearing deficits are not synonymous with cognitive deficits. Speaking too loudly is counterproductive.

[mcmcdaniel]

Excellent

[debra928]

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