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LaDunn

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on: Jun 25, 2018
To enhance more erect posture in the patient with Parkinson disease, the nurse should encourage the patient to practice which activity?
 
  a. Imagine stepping over an object.
  b. Sleep in the prone position.
  c. Walk with a marching step.
  d. Limit exercise to increase joint mobility.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old postoperative patient whose oxygen saturation is frequently dropping below 90. Which age-related change is most likely related to this finding?
 
  a. Prolonged use of a walker
  b. Poor fluid intake
  c. Weakened respiratory muscles
  d. Increased elasticity of costal cartilages


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kkenney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should teach the patient to consciously assume correct posture. Sleeping in the prone position without a pillow will help to improve erect posture. Imagining stepping over something helps prevent freezing when walking. Walking may also improve by having the patient think about imaginary lines across the pathway on which to walk. The patient should be encouraged to exercise; the physical therapist will institute an exercise program to help the patient maintain muscle function and promote joint mobility.

Answer to Question 2

C
Age-related changes that interfere with respiration in the older adult are weakened respiratory muscles and calcified costal cartilages.


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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