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jwb375

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Common causes of falls in older patients include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Gait disturbances
  b. Muscle weakness
  c. Visual impairments
  d. Environmental hazards

Question 2

Catheter use in older adults has been associated with increased ______________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


Chocorrol77

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

A, B, C, D
Environmental hazards, gait disturbances, muscle weakness, and visual impairments are some of the causes of falls in older patients. Polypharmacy adds to the risk.

Answer to Question 2

mortality
Older adults are at greater risk of death after the development of CAUTI. They face a greater risk of the bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing a systemic infection.


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