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kshipps

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Anemia is a common but not normal finding in the elderly client. Anemia will affect the older client in which way?
 
  A) increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
  B) increasing skin pallor and dyspnea on exertion
  C) decreasing pulse and respiratory rate
  D) increasing tissue oxygenation

Question 2

After a neurologic assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is exhibiting normal signs of aging. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Slow movements
  2. Intermittent hand tremor
  3. Ataxia with position changes
  4. Decreased sensation in the feet
  5. Slight impairment of coordination


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elizabethrperez

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

B

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Slower movements are a normal neurologic sign of aging.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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