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haleyc112

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which technique will the nurse suggest regarding dental hygiene for the older adult patient because of decreased dentine and gingival recession?
 
  1) Brushing with a stiff toothbrush
  2) Brushing five times a day with a hard toothbrush
  3) Brushing with a soft toothbrush and flossing
  4) Rinsing with mouthwash

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Which change caused by aging puts the older adult at greater risk than younger adults for pneumonia?
 
  1) Thickening of alveoli
  2) Atrophy of cilia
  3) Decreased elastic recoil
  4) All of the above


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karmakat49

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

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

kishoreddi

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

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