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bobypop

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is concerned that a patient with arthritis is at an increased risk for falling. What did the nurse observe in this patient?
 
  1. Sitting down in a chair
  2. Able to turn while walking
  3. Rocking to get up from a chair
  4. Raising the foot completely off of the floor when walking

Question 2

A 77-year-old client has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of urinary sepsis. Upon review of the medical record, which of the following will most likely be noted as early onset symptoms?
 
  A) Urinary frequency
  B) Urinary urgency
  C) Alteration in cognition
  D) Gross hematuria


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samiel-sayed

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

3
Rationale: The patient who is able to sit down into a chair without problems is not at risk for falling.

Answer to Question 2

C


bobypop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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