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waynest

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is one way of improving the chances for successful anesthesia of an elderly patient?
 
  A) Long, careful surgery
  B) Frequent turning of tissue during surgery
  C) Particularly close monitoring during surgery
  D) Use of inhaled agents during surgery

Question 2

While assessing a patient, the nurse notes that the patient's ankle-brachial index (ABI) of the patient's right leg is 0.40 . The nurse is aware that this may indicate what?
 
  A) Venous narrowing
  B) Arterial narrowing
  C) Adequate peripheral circulation
  D) Inadequate coronary output


sultana.d

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

C
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For an elderly patient, surgery should not be prolonged, and the tissue should not be handled more than necessary. Inhaled agents are eliminated slowly and may prolong anesthesia. Close monitoring during surgery can catch any problems as they develop.

Answer to Question 2

B


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