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ARLKQ

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The nurse working in the community clinic is aware that colon cancer is more prevalent in those age 65 and older. Therefore, when Mr. Smith, a 73-year-old client, complains of abdominal fullness and a change in his bowel habit,
 
  the nurse recommends which of the following secondary prevention activity?
  A) Fecal occult blood testing
  B) Addition of fiber to his diet
  C) A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
  D) Referral to a dietician for nutrition education

Question 2

Which of the following statements best represents the health status of older adults?
 
  A) The fasting growing population of seniors is the 75 year and older group.
  B) Seniors do not have issues with ADL performance until after the age of 90.
  C) Of those older than 70 years of age, 80 have one or more chronic conditions.
  D) Falls are the number one cause of death in those 65 years and older.


ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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