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wrbasek0

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The nursing educator is teaching a group of nurses about constipation and the elderly. What recommendation for this population should a nurse can make about treating chronic constipation?
 
  A) Take a mild laxative, such as magnesium citrate, when necessary.
  B) Take a stool softener, such as docusate sodium (Colace), daily.
  C) Administer a tap water enema weekly.
  D) Administer a phospho-soda (Fleet) enema when necessary.

Question 2

A nurse who provides care in an extended-care setting works primarily with adults aged 75 and older.
 
  When planning care and implementing safety measures for this population, the nurse should be cognizant of which of the following normal, age-related changes to the musculoskeletal system?
  A) Decreased bone mass
  B) Presence of osteochondromas
  C) Decreased collagen in muscles
  D) Increased elasticity of tendons



s.meritte

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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