Which of the following is TRUE regarding the elderly?
A) A decrease in estrogen leads to increased cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.
B) Cardiac output remains constant, but hypercholesterolemi a and hypertension increase.
C) There is a marked increase in obesity which is associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.
D) Osteoporosis can occur in both genders, but is especially common in men.
Question 2
A patient with kyphosis has fallen and is complaining of numbness in both arms. Regarding immobilization, you should:
A) place pillows in voids between the patient and stretcher.
B) disregard immobilization and transport using lights and sirens.
C) apply a cervical collar and transport in a semi-Fowler's position.
D) transport fully immobilized and in a prone position.
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