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hbsimmons88

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Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. The role of the LPN/LVN is constantly:
 
  a. enlarging.
  b. changing.
  c. improving.
  d. growing.

Question 2

A patient voices concerns about her body weight despite diligently following a healthy diet. Which age-related change would explain this patient's issue with body weight?
 
  1. Body fat increases until middle age.
  2. Body weight increases after middle age.
  3. Fat is redistributed to the hips after middle age.
  4. Body fat promotes a pear-shaped appearance for aging women.



ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

B
The role of the LPN/LVN is constantly changing.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Body fat typically increases until middle age and then stabilizes until late life, when weight tends to decline.



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