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nenivikky

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The nurse who is engaged in gerontological rehabilitation nursing has a dual challenge. The gerontological rehabilitation nurse must assess not only the debilitating factors of disease but also the debilitating factor of:
 
  a. advancing age.
  b. reduced ability to learn.
  c. limited energy.
  d. eroded interest level.

Question 2

Which assessment findings suggest probable fetal distress? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Fetal heart rate (FHR) of 120
  b. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
  c. Decreased FHR during contractions
  d. Strong contractions 10 seconds apart
  e. Slow return of FHR to baseline



nathang24

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Answer to Question 1

A
Gerontological rehabilitation nursing focuses on the unique requirements of older adult rehabilitation.

Answer to Question 2

B, E
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the slow return of the FHR to the baseline are indicative of fetal distress. All other options are normal.



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