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burton19126

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Normal changes in the hematologic system that occur with aging include
 
  A) mild anemia.
  B) decrease in platelet adhesiveness.
  C) decrease in lymphocyte function.
  D) increased number of stem cells in the bone marrow.

Question 2

An older patient with Alzheimer's disease has wandered away from the home several times. What can the nurse suggest that the spouse do to reduce the patient's risk for wandering? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Place car keys on a rack by the front door.
  2. Install motion detectors on the door of the patient's room.
  3. Remove scatter rugs from the kitchen and bathroom areas.
  4. Add slide bolt locks at the bottom of exit doors in the home.
  5. Place emergency telephone numbers on the refrigerator door.



todom5090

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2,4
Rationale: Placing car keys on a rack by the front door would encourage the patient to wander.



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