All of the following can lead to malnourishment in the elderly population EXCEPT:
A) diminished salivation and gastric secretions.
B) a disruption of the sleep-wake cycle.
C) decreased senses of taste and smell.
D) decreased financial resources.
Question 2
You are assessing an elderly patient who was just released from the hospital following surgery to replace a knee joint. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath, sharp pain with breathing, and is anxious. Vital signs are: blood pressure 90/66, pulse 110, rate 34. The BEST treatment for this patient is to:
A) administer oxygen, establish an IV, and rapidly infuse fluids.
B) have the patient re-breathe CO2 from a paper bag until ventilations decrease.
C) administer oxygen, establish an IV, and keep TKO unless needed.
D) begin positive pressure ventilation via BVM using 100 percent oxygen.
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