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ARLKQ

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following factors could contribute to an older person's inability to hear instructions given by the nurse?
 
  a. cerumen impaction
  b. nurse not facing the person when giving directions
  c. loss of high frequency pitches
  d. all of the above

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to use the SPICES tool to assess an older patient. Which areas will the nurse assess with this tool? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Incontinence
  2. Sleep disorders
  3. Skin breakdown
  4. Evidence of falls
  5. Lower limb function


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kingfahad97

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

D

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: SPICES is an overall assessment tool used to plan, promote, and maintain optimal function in older adults. Incontinence is assessed in this tool.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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