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clmills979

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The nurse discusses dental health with an 81-year-old client. Which of the following statements, when made by the client is identified as true?
 
  A) Everyone loses their teeth, it's natural..
  B) I can't get any cavities any more, only young people get them..
  C) Fluoride treatments might help strengthen the enamel on my teeth..
  D) There is no treatment for my bad teeth and poor appetite..

Question 2

A patient, age 24, has a compartment syndrome after a fracture of his radius and ulna. Nursing assessment will include careful observation for signs and symptoms of
 
  a. buccal petechiae.
  b. thromboembolism.
  c. Volkmann's contracture.
  d. fat embolism.


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

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Topical fluoride treatments are beneficial to the teeth of older persons. Tooth loss is related to periodontal disease, not aging. Whereas the incidence of caries decreases with age, it is still present.

Answer to Question 2

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Volkmann's contracture is a permanent contracture that can occur as a result of circulatory obstruction secondary to compartment syndrome.


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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