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newyorker26

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A 53-year-old client is frustrated by sagging skin on the arms, and asks the nurse what is causing it. The nurse should explain that:
 
  1. overeating causes wrinkles.
  2. it might be a respiratory illness that is causing this.
  3. this is a sign of peripheral vascular disease.
  4. the process of aging causes wrinkling.

Question 2

An older client is experiencing a new problem with itchy skin. What should the nurse explain to the client?
 
  1. Aging causes decreased sweat and oil glands.
  2. The client is not drinking enough fluid.
  3. The client has renal failure.
  4. The client is ingesting too much sodium.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Overeating does not cause wrinkles, but extreme weight loss can cause overlapping skin.
2. Respiratory illness cannot cause wrinkled skin.
3. Peripheral vascular disease does not cause wrinkles.
4. The skin becomes less elastic during aging leading to wrinkles.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. As people age, there are fewer sweat and oil glands to lubricate the skin, causing itching and discomfort.
2. Fluid intake can make a difference, but the problem is aging.
3. There is no evidence that this client is in renal failure, and it should not be assumed.
4. Too much sodium intake would cause fluid retention.



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