The nurse monitors a group of older adults exercising at the ...

[silviawilliams41]

The nurse monitors a group of older adults exercising at the wellness center. For which of the following new assessment findings should the nurse immediately call first responders?
 
  A) Inability to speak and imbalance
  B) Muscle spasms and pain
  C) Nausea and lethargy
  D) Tremor in the hands

Question 2

Esophageal varices can rupture as a result of increases in abdominal venous pressure. Which would increase the abdominal venous pressure? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Coughing
  b. Swallowing
  c. Vomiting
  d. Performing the Valsalva maneuver

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
New onset of inability to speak and imbalance strongly suggests a cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack. The other symptoms described are symptoms of Parkinson's disease or diabetes that would not require a 911 call.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Coughing, vomiting and performing the Valsalva maneuver will increase abdominal venous pressure.

[silviawilliams41]

Correct answers!

[qytan]

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