This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Correcting a life-threatening condition such as external bleeding in elderly patients can be more ... (Read 69 times)

cookcarl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jul 2, 2018
Correcting a life-threatening condition such as external bleeding in elderly patients can be more problematic because:
 
  a. the skin of elderly patients does not rebound as quickly as it does in younger patients.
  b. the veins of elderly patients have weaker walls than those in younger patients.
  c. elderly patients may be on Lasix.
  d. many elder patients are taking warfarin or other blood thinners.

Question 2

Compared to younger individuals, geriatric patients who fall have a higher incidence of fractures to the _____ region of the spine.
 
  a. C4C5
  b. T1T2
  c. L1L2
  d. C1C2


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Anna

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


cookcarl

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

phuda

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Life cycle of Obelia, a colonial cnidarian. Life cycle of Obelia, a colonial cnidarian.
A parasite life cycle. A parasite life cycle.
The Z lens, which was developed by Zaidel to study functional asymmetry in split-brain patients. It ... The Z lens, which was developed by Zaidel to study functional asymmetry in split-brain patients. It ...
Life cycle of a moss (Polytrichum) Life cycle of a moss (Polytrichum)
MRI scans of normal elderly person compared to one with Alzheimer's MRI scans of normal elderly person compared to one with Alzheimer's
Time Line for Life’s Origin and Evolution Time Line for Life’s Origin and Evolution
Video: Protein Structure - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library