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big1devin

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A client accompanied by his daughter is seen at the ambulatory care clinic with complaints consistent with cataracts. The client's daughter voices her concerns about her father's continuing to drive their car.
 
  She asks the nurse about the incidence of motor vehicle accidents in the elderly. What information can be accurately provided?
  A) The risks of seniors over age 80 are similar to those of teen drivers.
  B) There are few studies available looking at this particular concern.
  C) The elderly have few wrecks, as they are more cautious drivers.
  D) The accidents experienced by the elderly are the result of cognitive changes not related to sensory problems.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to assess an older patient's functional health patterns for cardiovascular disease. Which question will the nurse use to assess the patient's nutrition/metabolic pattern?
 
  1. Do you sleep through the night?
  2. Do you weigh yourself every day?
  3. How often do you have a bowel movement?
  4. How far can you walk without getting short of breath?


abctaiwan

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

A

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: The question Do you sleep through the night? would assess the patient's sleep/rest pattern.


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big1devin

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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