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EAugust

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on: Jul 11, 2018
You are caring for a patient who has just been given a 6-month prognosis. The patient states that he would like to die at home. The patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment.
 
  In collaboration with the care team, what might you suggest as an alternative?
  A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital.
  B) Panel the patient for a personal care home.
  C) Discuss a referral for acute care.
  D) Discuss a referral for hospice care.

Question 2

The infectious disease nurse leads a discussion about tuberculosis (TB) in the elderly. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the discussion?
 
  A) New infections of TB are more common in the elderly.
  B) Symptoms of TB in the elderly mirror other conditions.
  C) The key symptom of TB for the elderly is night sweats.
  D) The key symptoms of TB for the elderly are fever and anorexia.


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stanleka1

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B
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Classic symptoms of TB are not exhibited by the elderly, and symptoms resemble those associated with many other geriatric conditions. This fact can delay diagnosis.


EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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