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erika

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A client is moving into a long-term care facility. During the data collection, the nurse is collecting information concerning his visual acuity. The nurse notes the client is wearing glasses.
 
  When performing the assessment, what actions by the nurse are most appropriate?
  A) Ask the client to remove the glasses during the assessment.
  B) Allow the client to choose whether or not to remove the glasses during the assessment.
  C) If the client reports wearing the glasses more than 25 of the time, the glasses should be worn during the assessment.
  D) Ask the client to wear the glasses.

Question 2

An older patient diagnosed with pneumonia does not understand why the health problem occurred since respiratory problems have never been experienced. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Back joints are stiffer.
  2. Less oxygen is used with aging.
  3. Ciliary function decreases with age.
  4. Retention of carbon dioxide occurs with aging.
  5. Decreased immune function occurs with aging.



javimendoza7

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

3,5
Rationale: Back joints are stiffer with aging; however, this does not explain the onset of pneumonia in the patient.



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