This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which is likely to cause orthostatic hypotension in older adult patients? 1) Decreased ... (Read 82 times)

bclement10

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which is likely to cause orthostatic hypotension in older adult patients?
 
  1) Decreased baroreceptor response
  2) Decreased compliance/stiffer vessels
  3) Increased peripheral vascular resistance
  4) Rigid arteries

Question 2

An older adult patient reports a decreased range in vision, particularly peripheral vision. Which is the most likely causes for this assessment finding?
 
  1) An increase in vitreous debris
  2) Atrophy of ciliary muscles
  3) Decreased corneal sensitivity
  4) Decreased pupil size


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

johnpizzaz

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


bclement10

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


johnpizzaz

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

In many industrialized nations, men are having children at older ages, raising the possibility of ... In many industrialized nations, men are having children at older ages, raising the possibility of ...
Many older adults live active lives well into their eighties and beyond. Many older adults live active lives well into their eighties and beyond.
A food diary can help patients identify unhealthy eating habits and make healthy choices. A food diary can help patients identify unhealthy eating habits and make healthy choices.
Review Cognitive Changes over the Adult Years Review Cognitive Changes over the Adult Years
Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy
Can gene therapy be used to cure patients with HIV infections or to prevent HIV infections? Can gene therapy be used to cure patients with HIV infections or to prevent HIV infections?
Video: Regulation of GFR: autoregulation via myogenic mechanism Myogenic mechanism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library