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james

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nursing student is learning about the elderly and the instructor is discussing physical changes associated with the aging process. What would the instructor tell the student about common changes in the skin associated with the aging process?
 
  A) The elderly have thickened skin.
  B) The elderly have skin atrophy.
  C) The elderly have increased hair distribution.
  D) The elderly have decreased xerosis.

Question 2

The nurse is doing a shift assessment on several patients after first taking report. An elderly patient is having her second dose of IV antibiotics for a diagnosis of pneumonia. The nurse notices a new reddened rash on the patient's chest.
 
  The patient should be asked what priority question regarding the presence of a reddened rash?
  A) Is the rash worse at a particular time or season?
  B) Are you allergic to any food or medication?
  C) Is there any loss of sensation?
  D) What is your occupation?


jointhecircus

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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