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berenicecastro

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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.


AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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