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danielfitts88 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A therapeutic measure to reduce increased intracranial pressure is

a. suction the patient every 2 hours.
b. place in a semiprone position.
c. reduce fluid intake.
d. keep the patient flat in bed.

Question 2

Which of the following measures would be particularly important for preventing infections of elderly persons who are being cared for in a health-care institution? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ensuring that the older adult has had all childhood immunizations.
B) Ensuring that pneumococcal and influenza immunizations have been administered (unless contraindicated).
C) Adhering to infection-control practices.
D) Restricting contact with persons who have infections or suspected infections.

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Restrict fluid intake. Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees to promote venous return. Prevent hip flexion to prevent an increase in intra-abdominal and intrathoracic pressure. Perform suctioning only as necessary.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
Measures that assist in preventing infections in older adults who are being cared for in a health-care institution include the following: ensuring that pneumococcal and influenza immunizations have been administered (unless contraindicated); adhering to infection-control practices; and restricting contact with persons who have infections or suspected infections. It is not important to ensure that the older adult has had all childhood immunizations.