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Mr. Wonderful

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Which one of the following statements about the health status of elderly patients is true?
 
  A) Malnutrition is rare since the elderly generally have increased appetites.
  B) About half of elderly patients with a hip fracture die within one year.
  C) Urinary tract infections seldom occur in the elderly.
  D) Elderly men often suffer from shrinkage of the prostate gland, leading to urinary tract problems.

Question 2

The minimum acceptable vacuum level in suctioning units for the prehospital setting is:
 
  a. 200 mmHg. c. 500 mmHg.
  b. 300 mmHg. d. 750 mmHg.


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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

b


Mr. Wonderful

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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